Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1530298
Role
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
Responsibilities
* Monitor and maintain attendance data for students in Years 7–10, including follow‐up of unexplained absences through SMS, phone calls, letters and parent meetings.
* Identify attendance trends and students at risk of disengagement, implementing appropriate intervention and support strategies.
* Build positive relationships with students, families and carers to promote regular school attendance and engagement.
* Coordinate attendance support meetings, Student Support Group meetings and welfare check follow‐ups as required.
* Prepare attendance reports, analyse data and contribute to attendance improvement strategies aligned with school priorities.
* Liaise and provide information/support to community, students and staff where required on attendance and enrolments.
* Enter and manage student enrolments, transition, exits and re‐engagement processes for Years 7–10.
* Maintain accurate and confidential records, correspondence and case notes in accordance with Department requirements.
* Any other duties as directed by the Business Manager, Assistant Principal, or Principal.
* Use of school administration systems including Cases 21 and Compass preferred but not essential.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability.
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.
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre‐employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programmes provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.
Applications close Monday 22 June 2026 at 11.59pm
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