School Community Liaison Officer (SCLO) Primary School

Location Profile

Background  

As part of the Victorian African Communities Action Plan, education is identified as a key focus area and funding is available to employ School Community Liaison Officers in school communities with high populations of African young people to improve their connection to education and provide tailored support. 

The School Community Liaison Officer at Lyndale Secondary College will support your school community and a cluster of neighbouring schools with high populations of African young people to increase school engagement, strengthen partnerships with families and community and facilitate activities to increase retention and school completion.  

This role will be one of eight School Community Liaison Officers appointed to school communities with high populations of African young people across the State and supported by a Senior Program Officer appointed by the Department of Education Training (DET) and operating from the DET central office in Melbourne. 

Location  

The School Community Liaison Officer will be located at Lyndale Greens and Dandenong North Primary schools and will work in partnership with Lyndale Secondary College.  

Lyndale Secondary College, the host school, is a large Years 7-12 single campus educational provider with a student population of 850. Serving our local community since 1961, we are extremely proud of our leading-edge educational practice, exceptional pathway management for all students, and our strength through cultural diversity. 

As part of our dedication to providing the very best outcomes for all students, we offer VCE/…