Head Start Coordinator ES Level 1 Range 4

Head Start Coordinator ES Level 1 Range 4 - F/T Fixed Term Overview ¿Demonstrated knowledge and experience in middle and senior year student career pathways and the interconnect with meaningful student outcomes ¿Demonstrated capacity to engage students or industry with program models and manage program data in accordance with government and education policy ¿Experienced in advanced interventions in dealing with particularly complex cases that may require cross-profession or industry collaboration ¿Effective communication skills when engaging with various stakeholders and levels of management including a commitment to the DET values ¿Effective management of personal workload and motivation to deliver a program that rests across a large number of stakeholders, including student and support networks, schools and education systems, industry and workplace compliance and overarching state and Commonwealth regulations ¿Demonstrated proficiency in data systems and analysis Selection Criteria ¿Demonstrated knowledge and experience in middle and senior year student career pathways and the interconnect with meaningful student outcomes ¿Demonstrated capacity to engage students or industry with program models and manage program data in accordance with government and education policy ¿Experienced in advanced interventions in dealing with particularly complex cases that may require cross-profession or industry collaboration ¿Effective communication skills when engaging with various stakeholders and levels of management including a commitment to the DET values ¿Effective management of personal workload and motivation to deliver a program that rests across a large number of stakeholders, including student and support networks, schools and education systems, industry and workplace compliance and overarching state and Commonwealth regulations ¿Demonstrated proficiency in data systems and analysis Role The Head Start Coordinator is a professional role, delivering a critical management and support function using a student‑centred approach. The coordinator may engage or support students from up to 50 government secondary and specialist schools, as well as Flexible Learning Options settings that align with one of the twelve program hubs across Victoria. Reporting directly to the Head Start Hub Director; the Head Start Coordinator will: Responsibilities Manage the delivery of a range of program support services using a student‑centred approach across schools or industry, including coordinating the student workplace matching process. Determine work priorities, schedule and approach consistent with overall school and department policy frameworks; and manage relationships with school staff to ensure program goals are achieved. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key program stakeholders such as students and their support networks, employers, training providers, Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs) and the local community. Negotiate and manage contracts and service agreements relating to the program; and act on behalf of the Head Start leadership team in the delivery of student and/or industry services. Develop and seek to improve successful interconnections between the senior secondary reform programs; and identify and respond to any unforeseen touch points or risks with such programs and other departmental initiatives alongside state‑wide colleagues delivering the Head Start SBATs program. Maintain detailed records for each student and industry engagement involved in the Head Start SBATs program; including interpreting and analysing data to inform and provide authoritative advice to school and program leadership. Supervise students where it is an integral part of the employee’s position or in circumstances where supervision is required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Other duties as directed. Who May Apply A tertiary qualification that will add value to the context of education, training and skills opportunities for students. 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 for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au. Applicants seeking part‑time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case‑by‑case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. 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 their legal obligations including 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. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: Other Information An understanding of the school setting, particularly the relationships between middle and senior secondary education with career pathways is desired. A current employee Working with Children Check card is mandatory. Staff may be required to work across a number of school sites and visit workplaces. A current driver’s licence. This position will require the candidate to allocate a minimum of two weeks leave allowance to work during the school vacation period, additional leave allowance may be considered. 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 during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Location Profile Head Start is a wraparound service provision that powers school‑based apprenticeships and traineeships. Head Start aims to improve the outcomes, quality assurance and equitable distribution of opportunities for senior secondary and special education students who undertake school‑based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs). Head Start also considers middle school students­ preparedness for success in the SBATs program. The Head Start SBAT program was piloted in over 150 schools from 2019 with strong outcomes. The expansion of the program will ensure access to all Victorian government secondary schools, including special schools, and Flexible Learning Options. The program will introduce more rigorous SBAT compliance and monitoring across the system supporting the state­s response to the 2020 Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling (the Firth Review) reform agenda in senior secondary and vocational education. These reforms will collectively support all Victorian secondary students to pursue high‑quality and valued vocational pathways aligned to their strengths and interests and to finish schooling with the skills and capabilities they need for success in further education, training, work, and life. The expansion of SBATs will also assist in addressing prioritised skill shortages by providing employers with support and access to school‑based apprentices and trainees. The Head Start SBAT program includes flexible delivery of the senior secondary certificate with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy attainment; quality training delivered concurrently with secondary school education; and time on the job to support achievement of competencies. The option to maximise time in employment has proven to support students­ genuine progression through the apprenticeship or traineeship whilst meeting employer requirements. The program provides students with a clear pathway from school into employment with a qualification. The Head Start Coordinator position is based at Beechworth Secondary College. #J-18808-Ljbffr