This position is full-time and fixed term. This Engagement Officer will work in conjunction with the two existing Engagement Officers.The core focus will be on supporting those at risk of not successfully completing school.There will be a requirement to work with the secondary schools to support students and families where there are specific challenges to providing an appropriate education pathway for students.The core focus will be working to build educational engagement in secondary education and ultimately towards the successful completion of year 12 or equivalent pathway. The successful applicant will have an extensive knowledge of service provision within the Ballarat area to support re-engagement plans.This will include developing a workable knowledge of DET SSS programs and other community programs/services. The Engagement Officer will demonstrate ability to successfully plan, implement and evaluate programs that boost engagement, in line with current DET policy relating to youth between the ages of 12-17.This may be in liaison with community agencies and government institutions. The Engagement Officer will be able to work independently, as well as with relevant school staff including existing Engagement Officers and the Principals of Mount Rowan Secondary College, Woodman's Hill Secondary College, Ballarat High School, Mount Clear College and Phoenix P-12 Community College or their delegate. The successful applicant will demonstrate high level knowledge and expertise in teaching; proven ability to teach literacy and numeracy is preferred. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to plan strategically, setting goals and targets that increase engagement and year 12 completion across the 5 Ballarat secondary schools. The successful candidate must have a current Victorian Motor Vehicle driver's licence and will be required to undertake travel between schools and service agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr