Department for Education
Job reference: 635025
Location: 5022 - HENLEY BEACH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system.
One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the Role:
The Statewide Inclusive Education Services (SIES) is a specialist statewide operational unit within the Inclusive Teaching and Learning Directorate.
The Deaf Cultural Officer based at SIES is a member of the Early Intervention Service Deaf Hard of Hearing (EIS/DHH) for babies and pre-school children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The role focuses on enhancing learning outcomes for children with hearing loss by fostering collaborative relationships with families, children and educators within educational settings.
It involves providing cultural awareness training, mentorship, and professional development, while also serving as a positive Deaf role model.
The role requires fluency in Auslan, a deep understanding of language acquisition in early childhood and the ability to manage tasks both independently and as part of a team.
The Deaf Cultural Officer will support first language acquisition, inclusion and the capability building of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children, their families and educators within educational settings.
Qualifications:
Essential: Lived experience.
Auslan as a first language.
Special Conditions:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration:
ASO4 $76,561 - $80,256 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Amanda Michalanney, Manager, Inclusive Practice, via tel: (08) 8235 2871 or email:
Application Instructions:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note:
This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract.
Applications close: 01/12/2024 11:30 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr