Senior Project Officer Role Overview:
* This role is based at Mornington Island State School, a K-10 school on Lardil Country, Gulf of Carpentaria. The team serves a community of 220 students, focusing on learning through connection to Country, Culture, and Language.
About the Position:
* The successful candidate will lead a small team to manage and deliver the Children and Schooling Programme funded by the Commonwealth Government.
* Key responsibilities include co-designing strategies with community stakeholders, improving early childhood development, care, education, and school readiness, getting children to school, improving literacy and numeracy, and supporting successful transitions to further education and work.
Success Measures:
* The ideal candidate will use data to measure success and make changes or adjustments as needed.
Leadership and Team Management:
* Lead their team of Student Attendance Officers to support implementation of agreed strategies.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong leadership and project management skills are essential for this role.
* Ability to collaborate with community stakeholders and design effective strategies is crucial.
Benefits:
* This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families in a remote community.
* The chance to work in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment makes this role an attractive option for those who value cultural exchange and professional growth.