Student Engagement Officer

Student Engagement Officer - Robinvale College The theme for Robinvale College is "New Beginnings", where staff and students collaborate with the rest of the College Community and its partners to make the College the school of choice. An exciting challenge and opportunity lies in providing a learning environment that simultaneously respects diversity while building college and community identity and pride. Robinvale College was established as a new entity in January 2016 through the closure of Robinvale P‑12 College, which was formed in 2010 through the merger of Robinvale Secondary College and Robinvale Consolidated School. The College serves a large horticultural and agricultural community. We seek to appoint an experienced and highly motivated school leader who recognises and embraces diversity, engages and partners with the local community, and builds a highly skilled and strongly student‑centred staff team to improve student outcomes and pathways to future learning, training and employment opportunities. As a rural school, Robinvale College’s student profile is unique, with cultures including Anglo‑Celtic, Italian, Koori, Polynesian, Greek and Asian. In 2020 approximately 56% of the students were either of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, or Polynesian descent. The community has an influx of new arrivals and over 40 different nationalities, including refugees from the Middle East and Horn of Africa. Providing inclusive educational opportunities for this diverse student body is fundamental. Raising achievement in Literacy and Numeracy continues to be the focus of student learning. The College aims for a combination of high‑quality teaching practices focused on using data to inform practice and high levels of student engagement, primarily through students having a sense of ownership of their data and setting challenging goals. We aim for students to develop resilience and navigate everyday challenges in a spirit of problem‑solving, optimism, creativity and fun. In 2019 Robinvale College entered into a 10‑year agreement with the Colman Foundation to become an "Our Place" School. This partnership supports the opportunity for the College to provide families with a greater level of access to a range of services. Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established school guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role. SC2: Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with others in a team environment, leading and/or managing self and others to achieve key priorities within school goals. SC3: Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work. SC4: Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to support students, staff and families with wellbeing referrals. SC5: Demonstrated capacity to fulfil the Disability Inclusion initiative administration tasks to a high standard and a passion and ability to develop strong community, staff and student relationships to support the wellbeing outcomes for students and families. Role and Responsibilities Attendance and Engagement Support Monitor student attendance patterns and support proactive follow‑up for students with concerning or chronic absences. Work collaboratively with teachers and year‑level leaders to re‑engage students with low attendance or inconsistent participation. Implement check‑ins, home contact and reintegration strategies for students returning from absences, suspensions or wellbeing concerns. Support the development and implementation of Student Support Plans, Attendance Plans and Behaviour Plans, in consultation with the Wellbeing and Inclusion Team. Student Wellbeing and Behaviour Assist in the day‑to‑day implementation of the school‑wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework. Provide proactive supervision and support in common areas (e.g., before school, recess, lunch, transitions) to maintain calm and orderly environments. Support individual students who are dysregulated or disengaged by implementing agreed de‑escalation strategies and safe support practices. Maintain strong documentation and communication to staff regarding behaviour, engagement and safety follow‑ups. Family and Community Engagement Act as a key liaison with families, particularly for students requiring additional support or at risk of disengagement. Build positive and respectful relationships with families to support school attendance, behaviour and learning expectations. Attend Student Support Group (SSG) meetings and case conferences as required to ensure wrap‑around support. Collaborate with external agencies (e.g., Navigator, Headspace, Child First) and internal wellbeing staff to coordinate services and referrals. Program Implementation and Student Voice Assist with planning and delivery of engagement initiatives such as lunchtime clubs, mentoring groups, leadership activities and student forums. Support the implementation of whole‑school events and awareness weeks (e.g., R U OK? Day, Bullying No Way, Harmony Week). Encourage and facilitate student voice in school improvement and student wellbeing initiatives. Contribute to the implementation of engagement and wellbeing goals outlined in the school’s Annual Implementation Plan (AIP). Other duties as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal and Wellbeing Coordinator. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division via Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department’s exemplar available at . DE Values The department’s employees commit to upholding the department’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. Information on the department values is available at . Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‑employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply in the first year of employment; induction and support programs are provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department’s Human Resources website at . #J-18808-Ljbffr