<p>The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Family Engagement Coordinator&nbsp;to join the team in 2025 for 12 months.<br>The role will be based across 3 schools in the Chisholm region: St Bede's Chisholm, St Aloysius Chisholm and Our Lady of Lourdes Tarro.&nbsp;<br><br>The Catholic Schools Office is responsible for the leadership, operation, and management of systemic schools within the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.<br>We educate over 21,000 students across 44 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, one K-12 school, one flexible learning centre, and one special school.<br>Our mission is to provide high-quality education grounded in Catholic values and traditions.<br><br><br><br><a href="https://diocesemn.azurewebsites.net/media/7261/position-description-family-engagement-coordinator.pdf"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>The Family Engagement Coordinator (FEC) works with the Principal to support and strengthen family engagement within the school, church and wider community. Relationships are the cornerstone of effective family engagement, therefore the FEC plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining sound, respectful relationships between the parents/families, the school and the Church. In the spirit of welcome, inclusion and belonging, the FEC invites families to engage in meaningful activities and events across three distinct domains: home, school, and church, to nurture faith and support wellbeing.&nbsp;<br><br>The primary purpose of this role is to:&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>collaborate with the Principal to enhance and support the involvement of families within the school, local Parish, and broader community;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li><li>develop and maintain respectful relationships between parents/carers, the school, and the local Parish as a foundation for effective engagement;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li><li>empower parents and carers by providing them with the tools, resources, and support needed to actively participate in their child's education and faith development.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li><li>organise and coordinate events that encourage family participation, creating opportunities for families to connect with the school and parish community.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</li></ul>