School Support Officer Regional Rural

A full time (or part time 0.8 EFT), ongoing position Role is based in regional Victoria, options out of Bendigo or nearby town Salary of 110k (pro rata if 0.8 EFT) + super + leave loading + salary packaging Rebuilding Shattered Lives - Supporting people of refugee background to recover from torture and other traumatic events Your impact The School Support Officer (SSO) role is part of the Education and Early Years (EEY) team, within our Community and Sector Capacity Building (CSCB) program area at Foundation House. The CSCB Program is an innovative program designed to facilitate and support the development, growth, and empowerment of communities from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to; recover from pre-arrival trauma, resettle positively, and strengthen these communities across Victoria, helping them thrive. Complementing and strengthening this work, CSCB also leads a program that builds on the capacity of the refugee and humanitarian service sector, whilst enabling mainstream health, mental health and wellbeing and education sectors to better understand the refugee and asylum seeker experience. As Regional and Rural School Support Officer you will support the program objectives of improving the wellbeing and educational outcomes for children, young people, and families from refugee backgrounds by building the capacity of school staff across regional and rural Victoria, to work effectively for and with individuals and families of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds. You will contribute to and implement the program objectives by performing direct school-based work and leading a Refugee Education Support Program (RESP) cluster as required. The role Reporting to the RESP Team Leader, you will collaborate to building the capacity of schools and school staff working with the RESP Program. This program is aimed at supporting schools to identify and implement strategies which have a positive impact on the achievement, engagement and wellbeing outcomes of students from refugee backgrounds and their families. Key Responsibilities Include Providing support to participating schools to facilitate increased and sustained inclusion of children, young people, and families from refugee backgrounds Working within the established Foundation House framework and RESP Handbook to facilitate positive change Facilitating professional learning sessions to those working in schools to improve their knowledge and skills in working with children, young people, and families from refugee backgrounds Developing professional learning resources for the education sector in partnership with stakeholders Developing and maintaining positive informed and productive professional relationships within existing and newly developed networks and partnerships to support the inclusion of children, young people, and families from refugee backgrounds. Consulting with schools to provide advice and advocacy for health promoting environments for children, young people, and families. Participating in communication strategies within the EEY Program to enhance collaborative work and promote key messages of the Program and of Foundation House. Available is an ongoing, full time (or part-time 0.8 EFT) position that can be based in Bendigo or within another nearby regional Victoria town. What You’ll Need To Successfully Apply To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria: Qualifications in education, social work, community development, health promotion or another related field Ability to work collaboratively with professionals and other program partners in the education sector Demonstrated high level and complex project management skills and expertise in the development and delivery of high-quality professional learning materials and programs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate with complex service delivery issues Computer skills and competence using presentation software, tools, and on-line learning platforms In return You’ll Be Rewarded With: an attractive remuneration package of $110k (full-time, or pro rata to 0.8 EFT) plus superannuation and annual leave loading salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options a role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members. About Foundation House We Are: a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our six offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood, Sunshine and Werribee, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria values driven and committed to improving the life outcomes refugee background survivors an inclusive and equal opportunity employer a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We also actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development. How to apply Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above. Refer to the position description on our website for detailed information about the role and for more information about our hiring process. Applications are due to close 9th of December 2025. Please note, applications may be considered as they are received, and job ads may close early. For enquiries, please contact Justin Curreen-Harris from our HR Team via or by phone on . Appointment to the position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Check process. If you have lived for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, an International Police Check from that country will also be required. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate proof of the Right to Work in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr