About the Role
This is a fixed term part time 0.5FTE position until 30 June 2028.
The Koorie Education Children Court Liaison Officer (Senior Community Services Advisor) is part of the Department of Education's regional workforce. The Koorie Education Children's Court Liaison Officer (KECCLO) supports the education engagement and participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people appearing before the Criminal Division of the Children's Courts across Victoria to improve their learning and wellbeing outcomes.
Attributes
Collaboration and engagement with key stakeholders, including schools, the Department of Education's Regional and Area workforces, the Children's Courts and other state government agencies is central to this role. The incumbent is responsible for supporting stakeholders to navigate the education sector, providing sound judgment and advice, contributing to best outcomes for young people. KECCLOs may be required to travel to other Children's Court locations in the region to provide referral assistance for young people appearing before the Court.
Role Restriction
** 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.
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Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be .
Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday 2 April 2026.