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Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position) - St Joseph's Primary, LaurietonJob no: 497199
Work type: temporary, part time
Location: Laurieton
Categories: General Employee, Aboriginal Education Worker (AEW)
The Aboriginal Education Worker will act as a role model for students by encouraging them to take pride in all aspects of their schooling.
Position DetailsPart time, temporary position, 18 hours across 3 Days for the 2025 school year.
Role Responsibilities:Working with the school leadership team to implement the Diocesan Action Plan for the Education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Acting as a role model for students by encouraging them to take pride in all aspects of their schooling and cultural identity.Promoting a sense of welcome and belonging, so that all in the school community will gain greater respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' culture.Supporting the school to understand and show respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's knowledge, skills, and traditions.Raising expectations and enhancing the quality of student learning by supporting the development of individualised plans that include cultural, curriculum, and career goals.Developing a partnership with the local Aboriginal community, families, and the school to create and promote a school environment that respects and values local Aboriginal cultures and protocols.Minimum Requirements:Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (documented confirmation of Aboriginality is a requirement at interview).Must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance.The ability to foster and maintain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Spirituality whilst enhancing the values and beliefs of the Catholic Church.The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students and staff.The ability to work alongside school leadership to build the cultural capacity of the school community.The ability to maintain strong quality partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and service providers.Sound literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (or a willingness to learn).Preparedness to work with small groups of children and willingness to work alongside teachers in the classroom.Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees including an Elder and/or community member. Provide the referee's name and contact details only (no reference letter required).
Applications must be received by 9:00am Friday 15 November, 2024. Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools. Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. An equal opportunity employer. Advertised: 28 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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