Family Support Officer

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues.
    
2. Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing evidence-based intervention strategies for complex needs.
    
3. Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including ability to liaise effectively with agencies and other stakeholders.
    
4. Ability to work in a team that informs and influences the work of others in the engagement and wellbeing of children and young people.
    
5. Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.  Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. 

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.  Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.  Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of teaching a…