About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. About the Division Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as well as four central Divisions. The responsibilities of Regional Services include: Service delivery including performance, contract management, funding delivery and acquittal Program implementation including detailed implementation planning and delivery Local area engagement, advice, support and partnerships Workforce capability development, professional practice leadership and delivery Emergency management including critical incident response. The Area-based regional operating model is designed to: Provide greater responsiveness, innovation and joined-up responses to local needs Enable a focus on place as an organising structure for schools and other services Enable regional staff to engage more effectively with our service providers, schools, students and learners, families and local communities, and to understand what they need Facilitate better relationships and collaborative networks that more effectively support learners to move more seamlessly through our education system and beyond Enable complex issues to be addressed through more targeted, integrated and coordinated responses. About the Role The primary responsibilities of the Koorie Academy of Excellence Liaison Officer is to: • Support the development and delivery of a structured Koorie Academy of Excellence (KAE) program based on connection to culture, leadership, academic strength and school engagement, for Koorie students in years 7 to 12. Advocate for and assist KAE students to identify their career passions and achieve their aspirations by supporting students to complete Year 12 and transition successfully into a further study pathway of their choice. Develop KAE students' leadership opportunities and capabilities through cultural and leadership activities designed to support students to become leaders and role models in their schools, communities and beyond. Work with the students' schools and the Department's Koorie Education Workforce to ensure individual education plans and career action plans for KAE students are in place and progress is documented. Develop and maintain partnerships within the cross-disciplinary Area team, with KAE students, their families, the Koorie community, government departments, community service providers and tertiary institutions to support the development and delivery of programs and activities within the KAE program. This role also includes but is not limited to the following: Assist in the creation of a culturally strong and locally based ‘virtual' KAE that supports KAE students and their families to engage throughout the students' secondary education and to explore future pathways. • Collaborate with key stakeholders including the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated, Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups, and with the Region's Koorie Education Manager, Koorie Education Coordinator, Koorie Engagement Support Officers, and multidisciplinary Area-based teams, to keep them informed about KAE programs and share expertise on relevant student and Koorie education matters. Attributes This role is identified as available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. Confirmation of the Indigenous status of applicants may be requested. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Demonstrated ability and experience to work effectively with local Koorie communities, and extensive knowledge and understanding of Koorie culture, education and community needs. Desirable qaulification: relevant tertiary qualification in a related discipline. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values 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 more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Emma Miller – Planning and Implementation Manager via 0407 327 463 or emma.millereducation.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on 16/04/2025