Expression of interest Aboriginal Student Liaison Officer GOSFORD Position No 174368

Expressions of interest are invited from employees interested in relieving in the position of Aboriginal Student Liaison Officer, Macquarie Park Operational Directorate, beginning Friday 27th January until Friday 30th June 2017, with the possibility of extension until the end of 2017.

An expression of interest addressing the criteria, of no more than two pages in length should be submitted to Kirsty Reynolds, Learning and Wellbeing Advisor at [email protected] by 4pm Friday 10th February 2017.

Statement of duties:  Visiting schools to monitor attendance and liaising with principals on non- attendance issues, with a particular focus on Aboriginal students.  Providing support to parents about attendance problems of Aboriginal students.  Liaising with Agencies and organisations which are relevant to communities, families and students. Selection criteria:  Aboriginality.  Understanding of issues affecting the regular school attendance of Aboriginal students.  Knowledge of Home School Liaison program and demonstrated involvement in student welfare programs  Demonstrated ability to liaise with schools, students, parents and outside agencies.  Effective written and oral communication and liaison skills and ability to work as part of a team.  Demonstrated commitment to the values of public education.  Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies.

Expressions of interest must be endorsed by the applicant’s current supervisor, who will be a referee, as well as the name and contact details of a second referee. Details should be recorded on the cover page below.

For further information please contact Kirsty Reynolds on 4348 9100. Position applied for: Aboriginal Student Liaison Officer, Gosford Office, position number 174368. Applicant details First name Family name Home address email DoE serial No Work phone Mobile Current workplace Current position Contact details for two referees Current Supervisor Name: Position email Work phone Mobile Second referee Name: Position email Work phone Mobile Qualifications

Endorsement of current principal/manager  I have discussed this expression of interest with the applicant and will release him/her to the Learning and Wellbeing team if he/she is successful in gaining this position. Principal/manager signature Date Endorsement of applicant Applicant signature Date Attach a maximum of two pages addressing the position criteria

Send to: [email protected] by 4pm Friday 10th February, 2017.