School Community Liaison Officer - Pasifika Heritage Students

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Experience working with young people, families, schools and/or community organisations, particularly within culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to supporting Pasifika heritage students, families and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, respectful and trusted relationships with young people, parents, carers, community leaders and organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, including the ability to develop partnerships with local Pasifika community organisations and services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, families and community organisations to identify barriers to student and family engagement and develop appropriate responses.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and facilitate programs, workshops, forums, activities and community events.
• Demonstrated commitment to student voice, leadership, cultural safety, inclusion and community empowerment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse Pasifika cultural, linguistic and community backgrounds, with an understanding of the different experiences and strengths within Pasifika communities.

Role

The School Community Liaison Officer will support the school community to increase engagement, strengthen partnerships with Pasifika families and community, and facilitate activities that su…