Aboriginal Attendance Officer in Maitland

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. This is a full-time role (5 days per week). You will be required to work a minimum of 4 days per week at a designated education office location when not delivering face-to-face support in schools. 1 day per week may be worked remotely, subject to operational requirements.

The Aboriginal Attendance Officer role is to create the connection between Aboriginal students, parents, schools and agencies so the student has the best possible chance of re-engaging in their education with the promise of a better future. The role works strategically to assist schools with meeting agreed attendance targets and operates as part of the state-wide attendance program to achieve organisational objectives and align with government priorities.

Key knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Knowledge of the Department’s School Attendance Policy & Program.
• Demonstrated experience with key external and internal stakeholder engagement.

Essential requirements of the role:

• This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment or willingness to obtain.
• Current and valid driver’s licence and an ability and willingness to travel between work sites.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Australia’s largest education system.
• 35 hour working week.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements.
• Flex leave entitlements.
• Competitive salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Fitness Passport.
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment).

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa).