Family Liaison Officer

at  Salesian College

MY SALESIAN PASSPORT

In 2024, we’ve made an exciting new shift to a vertical curriculum. Find out more here.

We are seeking an experienced practitioner to:

• play a crucial role in fostering strong relationships between the College, students, and their families
• serve as a bridge of communication, support, and guidance, ensuring that families feel connected, informed, and valued within our College community
• take a proactive approach in reaching out to parents of students who are experiencing College refusal, providing support and resources to address underlying issues and facilitate their return to College, and
• partner with parents in the development of their child, collaborate with teachers, refer to relevant external assistance, and champion a wellbeing culture across the College

Salesian College Sunbury is a Catholic Co-educational Secondary College in the tradition of St John Bosco. Our vision embodies our commitment to Community, Learning, Excellence and Faith.

We are seeking an experienced practitioner to:

• play a crucial role in fostering strong relationships between the College, students, and their families
• serve as a bridge of communication, support, and guidance, ensuring that families feel connected, informed, and valued within our College community
• take a proactive approach in reaching out to parents of students who are experiencing College refusal, providing support and resources to address underlying issues and facilitate their return to College, and
• partner with parents in the development of their child, collaborate with teachers, refer to relevant external assistance, and champion a wellbeing culture across the College.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field including direct work with families in an education setting
• minimum five years of experience, preferably in an educational setting, in case management and in counselling of vulnerable young people
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with families from various backgrounds
• knowledge of community resources and support services available to families
• ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion, and
• possess (or can obtain) a current Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Check.