Student Attendance Officer

Location: Iona College Geelong
Employment Type: Part-time

About the Role

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for student wellbeing? Iona College Geelong is seeking a Student Attendance Officer to support our students by monitoring and managing attendance records, ensuring compliance with school policies, and fostering a culture of engagement and accountability.

As the Student Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in tracking student attendance, communicating with families, and supporting staff in promoting student engagement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and managing student attendance records.
• Communicating with parents/guardians regarding absences.
• Generating attendance reports for school leadership and external agencies.
• Identifying and supporting students with attendance concerns.
• Collaborating with Wellbeing Leaders and external agencies to improve student attendance.
• Assisting with reception duties and first aid support as required.
• Ensuring compliance with school policies and confidentiality of student records.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive and compassionate approach to student wellbeing.
• Experience in a school or administrative setting (preferred but not essential).
• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and relevant clearances.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit the following via email:

1. Iona College Geelong Non-Teaching Application Form
2. Your Resume
3. An introductory Letter addressing the following questions:
4. Your reasons for wanting to become part of the Iona College Geelong Staff.
5. The skills, attributes, and experience that you will contribute to the position sought and how these qualities may set you apart from other applicants.

Only Microsoft Word Documents will be accepted (no PDF documents). Responses (introductory letter) should not exceed two pages (approximately 700 words).

Email applications to: [email protected]

Note: There is limited capacity for the Principal to respond to individual phone calls and emails regarding these positions until candidates are contacted for an interview after shortlisting.

Closing Date: 4 pm on Thursday 20th February 2025