Engagement Officer

ALBANY FULL-TIME, 12 -MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT (Parental leave cover) START DATE: 1 JANUARY 2026 About the Opportunity We are looking for an Engagement Officer with relevant experience to join a large dynamic team of educators and support staff at Alta-1 College. This position is working with male students. Here’s some information about us: At Alta-1 we recognise that adverse life experiences can impact a student’s sense of self-worth, motivation and capacity for learning, making engagement in a mainstream school setting difficult. As an independent, co-educational CARE (Curriculum and Reengagement in Education) School, Alta-1 is a Christian organisation that works with students from years 7-12. We provide students with wraparound support to guide them on a journey of recovery through a trauma-informed approach. This approach helps students acknowledge, confront, and resolve barriers that have impacted their ability to reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a highly relational environment where students, teachers and staff develop meaningful connections based on trust, respect and empathy. These relationships serve as the foundation for effective teaching and learning, allowing us to better understand and support the unique needs and aspirations of each student. Link: Now let’s talk about you: If successful, you will be responsible for the delivery of the best possible duty of care for each student in light of the values and objectives of Alta-1 College. You can build deep connections quickly. Your positive energy and knack for building quick, meaningful connections are valuable assets in this role. Your patience shines through as you persistently seek ways to connect with students who may initially resist, never giving up on forging those crucial bonds. You can work with highly traumatised students. Your resilience shines as you gently and purposefully support highly traumatised students. Your sharp relational intelligence aids in engaging each student, adapting to their unique needs to build trust-based relationships. You offer both emotional and practical support during their most vulnerable moments, and your role will test and stretch your ability to encourage, guide, and mentor students with diverse needs, requiring a flexible approach for each one. You are a team player. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team united for the student’s well-being, your success hinges on your capacity to collaborate with colleagues and share vital student information as needed. Why you should choose us: We offer attractive salary packaging options and professional development all within a fun and friendly Christian working environment. This role is covered by the current Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA), with exciting new benefits and updated conditions arriving in 2026 under a new agreement. At Alta-1, our staff believe that each student is created with unique strengths and abilities and work collaboratively to see these flourish. Each day provides multiple opportunities for you to make positive contributions into the lives and futures of these students. Ready to apply? * First nations candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr