• Position: Part-time temporary position (25 hours across 5 days/week)
• Period: Anticipated engagement from 9/05/2022 to 20/12/2022 with the possibility of extension
• Please note: An Expression of Interest for this position has been listed previously.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Colyton Public School fosters inclusivity and equity through a comprehensive future focused approach. The whole school community works together to provide a safe learning environment with emphasis on student wellbeing. Every student is known, valued and heard, and their individual strengths are identified and supported. The school equips students with skills, knowledge and emotional intelligence, building their capacity to grow into active and informed citizens.

Our staff are passionate about quality teaching and provide enriched and differentiated learning opportunities for all students. Teaching and learning programs are evidence based and staff engage in ongoing professional learning aimed at improving teacher practice and student outcomes.

Additional information about our school, including our school plan can be found on our website: https://colyton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Staff and students are proud of our diverse school community and is committed to enhancing home and school partnerships. spacing The Community Hub leader role requires the successful applicant to strengthen the connections between the school, parents/caregivers and the wider community, through the implementation of the National Community Hubs Program.

In partnership with Community Hubs Australia, our school operates an on-site Community Hub. The space welcomes families from a refugee or migrant background, particularly mothers with young children, using place-based programs to connect, share and learn. The hub bridges the gap between families who have recently arrived in Australia and the wider community by connecting them with organisations that can provide health, education and settlement support. More information about the Community Hubs program can be found at: https://www.communityhubs.org.au

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Community Hub Leader will have the following role and key responsibilities:

• Support participation in hub, school and community activities by linking to appropriate information, programs and services.
• Advocate for family needs or issues.
• Organise activities, programs or events in response to family needs and interests, consistent with the objectives of the National Community Hub Program.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Community Hub Leaders, school staff, community members, services, funding agencies and early years' networks operating at the local level to support the needs of families.
• Create opportunities to develop community programs that build the capacity of parents/caregivers and families to participate in the development and life of the Community Hub and general community.
• Develop and implement a Hub work plan in line with school priorities, contractual obligations and program outcomes; and associated administration and periodical reporting tasks, as required.
• Ensure all facilitators and volunteers engaged in Community Hub activities comply with relevant policies and procedures including working with children and police checks.

ROLE CRITERIA

• Qualifications and/or experience in Education, Community Development or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic and flexible working environment, such as a school setting.
• Knowledge of community development principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and the child and family service system.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness, mindfulness and empathy when communicating with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with the community, school staff, stakeholders and local networks.
• Well-developed oral communication skills as well as sound written and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as a part of a team, including develop planning, time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working with information and communication technologies, computer software, social networking and web-based applications.

WHO CAN APPLY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates interested applying for the position of Community Liaison Officer (Community Hub Leader) at Colyton Public School.

This is a part-time temporary position 25 hours per week, concluding at the end of the 2022 school year with the possibility of extension.

Applicants need to have a current WWCC and be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.

Contact: Leigh Craven

Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Community Hub Leader - CLO enquiry via EthicalJobs Call: 9625 8185