Role
Community Hub Australia¿s Hub Leaders, work in a connected way with Northern Bay College¿s leadership and teams to achieve improvements in family and community engagement, by strengthening family confidence and connectedness and by building school-community capacity. This includes creating a welcoming and inclusive climate, the development, implementation and review of positive family engagement and inclusion initiatives that have a focus on the Early Years, parent/caregiver education, transitions into the school at entry and exit points. The shared objectives of the College and Community Hubs Australia are to improve outcomes for family engagement, student engagement and attendance, punctuality and learning outcomes. Through collaboration between College Leadership and the Hub Leader, our work will involve attracting resources and being collectively and individually accountable for the development, implementation, and review of practices and strategies to improve student and family engagement and wellbeing outcomes. The Community Hub will work directly with parents/caregivers and families, community agencies and allied health services for effective implementation of the goals set in the current Northern Bay College Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plan.
Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities:
The Community Hub Leader will work collaboratively with College Leadership to implement key improvement strategies identified in the current Annual Implementation Plan.
The role will involve leading the work and activities of the Community Hub in close liaison with the College Leadership by:
1. Developing and implementing an Annual Community Hub Plan, weekly timetable and evaluation documents, in line with the Community Hubs Australia guidelines and the Northern Bay College Annual Implementation Plan.
2. Collaborating with staff at NBC Campuses, Early Childhood Centres and Community Hub Support Coordinator, and Community Partners to deliver co-located and coordinated activities.
3. Creating opportunities to develop community programs that build the capacity of parents and caregivers to participate in the development and life of the Community Hub and general community.
4. Being proactive in sourcing, writing grant applications and evaluation reports to attract resources that align with the scope and focus of the school¿s family engagement agenda.
5. Manage the NBC Community Hub annual expenditure budget.
6. Develop relevant documentation for the Community Hub such as meeting agendas and minutes, maintaining schedules of activities, data collection, promotional brochures and publicity articles for media, newsletters etc. in a timely and effective manner.
7. Manage partnership agreements between NBC and local community services.
8. Continue to pursue own professional growth and leadership development opportunities to ensure high quality service delivery, and support the growth of others through mentoring, team work, onsite training/ modules, professional reading, PD programs and neighbourhood networking.
The Community Hub leader will engage and work collaboratively with families, community members and school/ community agency staff to facilitate their participation in a range of activities that build family confidence, skills and knowledge of child development and parenting. This will involve:
9. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant Northern Bay College Teams, community members, services, funding agencies and local Early Years networks.
10. Creating a welcoming environment by working with staff and community members with a focus on CALD communities.
11. Active family liaison and first point of contact to assist families with enquiries and advocacy of family needs and issues to school improvement team, neighbourhood hub coordinator and relevant local agencies.
12. Supporting parents to participate in hub, school and community activities and provide positive advocacy for the school within the broader community.
13. Linking parents to information, programs and services where applicable and assist with referrals as required.
14. In liaison with College Leadership, organise parent engagement activities, programs and events in response to AIP directions and family needs and interests.
15. Working in collaboration with the Prep Transition Coordinator & P ¿ 2 Learning Community leader to promote and build capacity within the early years and community-based activities.
16. Attending and participating in Hub Leader networking and learning and development meetings.
17. In collaboration with others working towards nurturing a strong staff collective efficacy and climate of high expectations and maintain high team morale through strong interpersonal and communication skills and professional standards.
Additional Responsibilities:
18. Provide a twice termly report to College/Campus Leadership.
19. Take on additional responsibilities as designated by the College Leadership.
Who May Apply
Qualification:
20. Qualifications in community services is desirable but not essential
Please include a cover letter with personal details including address, contact details.
Please include the names and contact details of two referees.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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
Relative to the duties and accountabilities, Education Support staff are expected to perform at a level consistent with the performance standards as set below:
21. Be acquainted with, and effectively carry out, the responsibilities of the position as set out in the relevant position description.
22. Seek feedback on, and improve knowledge and skills.
23. Act in a professional manner with colleagues and, where appropriate, with students and parents/ guardians.
24. Promote a safe and supportive school environment.
25. Understand and act in accordance with the school¿s code of practice.
26. Be acquainted, and act in accordance, with the goals and priorities as set out in the school¿s strategic plan.
Conditions of Employment
27. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
28. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
29. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
30. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Location Profile
Northern Bay P-12 College is a unique multi-campus school located in the Northern Suburbs of Geelong made up of four Prep ¿ Year 8 campuses and a fifth Year 9 - Year 12 campus. The college also boasts a Family and Early Learning Centre and the Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre (GITTC) on our Goldsworthy site.
The College operates through a three sub-school structure to enhance our `One School ¿ One Team¿ ethos which emphasises a rigorous focus on Student Learning underpinned by a proactive and supportive well-being framework. Across the college, staff work in Professional Learning Communities based upon the Stages of Learning;, and Year 7 - 9 &.These teams meet regularly in Campus based and college wide groups to implement data informed strategies that support continued improvement of learning outcomes for all students.
Organisationally the college is arranged in three sub schools, the Hendy P-8 Campus and Peacock P-8 Campus Sub School; the Wexford P-8 Campus and Tallis P-8 Campus Sub School and the Goldsworthy Year 9-12 Sub School. Additionally, the College Assistant Principal ¿ Student Enrichment Programs leads a portfolio that includes oversight of programs that connect students with further educational opportunities as well as providing executive leadership to College facilities including the Family and Early Learning Centre and the GITTC.
The College is very well supported by a strong team working to implement a college wide, sustainable Inclusion Team structure that consists of specialised teachers and education support staff, including a College Inclusion Leader, Inclusion Support Coordinators, Mental Health Wellbeing Leaders (Years P-6), Inclusion Workers and an Inclusion Administration Assistant.The Inclusion Team works closely with the College Nurse, College Wellbeing Team, mentor teachers, education support staff, CALD staff, Allied Health practitioners and DET Student Support Services.
As a College we embrace our diversity, boasting a proud cohort of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students and a large First Nation student population. The College supports the needs of students through a structured English as an Additional Language program (EAL) and through implementation of the Marrung Strategy.
Our vision is to instill community commitment, confidence and high expectations in lifelong learning by:
¿Constructing curriculum, pedagogy and teacher professionalism to achieve above expected outcomes for all students at each stage of learning
¿Developing students who are highly employable with values of resilience, optimism, self-respect and who strive for personal best
¿Developing young people who are engaged, motivated and challenged to fulfil their potential
¿Maximising educational opportunities and creating purposeful and diverse pathways for all students
¿Developing partnerships with other schools, community organisations and business
Northern Bay College is characterised by school values inspired by student voice:
Growth
The College has a shared community commitment to support every child to grow academically and emotionally. With a growth culture we celebrate improvements in skills, engagement, outcomes, and participation.
Collaboration
We value positive actions and relationships across the College that increase our collective potential for improvement. Actively working together supports our goal to better improve outcomes in learning, health, and participation.
Persistence
Our College communities share expectations to continue to pursue our goals and outcomes, even if challenging or when it takes time and energy. We seek solutions and strategies to ensure our ongoing improvement.
Kindness
Our College encourages all members of our community to model and interact with each other in a positive and respectful manner. As students, staff, and families we operate with a kindness mindset, encouraging and developing an inclusive and diverse community.
In Summary
We want a college where learning is visible and where students feel safe, respected by staff, believed in by staff, listened to by staff and taught by knowledgeable, capable and enthusiastic teachers.