About the Role
This is a fixed term part time 0.4FTE position until 30 June 2028.
An exciting opportunity exists for you as a Koorie Education Children's Court Liaison Officer (KECCLO (Senior Community Services Advisor) - Family Division (KECCLO - FD) - providing education advice and support for Koorie children and young people aged 10-17 years old who are coming into the (Family) Division of the Children's Courts across Victoria. The KECCLO/ FD works in collaboration and coordination with key support services to re-connect the child/young person with their existing or new school or education/training setting. The KECCLO - FD will work closely in partnership with Department of Education Area and Regional Teams, schools and other relevant key government agencies such as the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and Department of Justice and Community Safety. This position is based in the Department of Education's Shepparton Office, with attendance fortnightly at Family Court (Marram Ngala Ganbu) Shepparton.
Do you have experience working with vulnerable children and young people and the ability to navigate complex issues and make decisions that impact stakeholders both within and beyond your immediate work area? Are you flexible and do not mind some travel to different locations? Your capacity for collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success in this role. To succeed in this role, you will have the ability to work effectively with local Koorie communities, demonstrating extensive knowledge and understanding of Koorie culture, education and community needs.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive understanding of Koorie culture, education and community needs
* Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Science or similar is desirable but not essential
* Experience in supporting schools and/or Koorie young people `at-risk' or engaging with the criminal justice system is desirable
* Proven ability to effectively engage and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels through effective communication and exceptional consulting abilities
* Effective problem-solving capability to resolve or escalate operational service queries.
** KECCLO roles - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply for this role. This is a special measure as provided for under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
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.
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 .
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Natalie Millard - Manager, NEV - Justice Education and Engagement, via or .
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.
Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 22nd March 2026.