STUDENT ATTENDANCE OFFICER

Permanent Full-time Term-time

Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for this permanent Student Attendance Officer position working full time hours during term time, with some school holiday hours by agreement.

The opportunity

Commencing in Term 2 2024, this role will ensure the College is compliant in relation to student attendance, notification of absences, and student certification

About the role

Displaying a high degree of initiative and having a proactive attitude, the Student Attendance Officer ensures that the College is compliant and adhering to student attendance and absence policies. The Student Attendance Officer is responsible for receiving notification of absences and ensuring student certification is completed and accurate.

Working at Radford College

At Radford, we believe that the key to higher performing students is the effectiveness of their teachers, and that the key to effective teachers is the support they receive which enables them to perform their roles.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:    

• A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
• Professional Learning financial support
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
• Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
• Salary Sacrificing
• Excellent resources and grounds
• Free onsite parking

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.

About you

Being a student attendance officer, you will ideally have experience working in a school with an understanding of daily operations in a high school context, which is supported by your experience and skills in working with young people. You are a confident self-starter, who enjoys working proactively and building relationships with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of the College, possesses excellent communication skills, has a strong customer-service focus and can be relied upon to work autonomously. You will bring your experience of working in an office environment and using the MS Office suite extensively. Candidates must:

• Collaborating with Heads of Year to support and manage student attendance
• Collate, maintain and update attendance data
• Ensure completion of lesson attendance by staff members
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student absence within prescribed timeframes
• Provide absence reports for the Heads of Years, Assistant Principal Students, and Head of Secondary School
• Maintain an accurate system for students signing in/out of school
• Collate and complete student attendance data materials for Census records
• Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Be highly organised with strong time management skills
• Be reliable and punctual
• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals
• Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/quick-links/employment/. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and should be addressed to:

The Interim Principal - Andy Gordon
email: [email protected]

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.