Estimated start date: Commencing 30 September 2024 Position tenure: Part Time | Fixed Term Weeks worked: School term weeks only Tenure duration: To the end of Term 4 2024 Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 7.5 hours per week, days negotiable.
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 - $33.17 (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale) Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement St Mary's College is a Catholic Year 7 – 12 High School with over 130 years history of excellence in education in the historic town of Maryborough.
We have a dedicated staff of extraordinary teachers who work together in collaboration to achieve consistently excellent results for all our students.
If you are looking for a welcoming place to learn and work with committed and talented educators and become a part of a wonderful community, then St Mary's would love to hear from you.
We are a relatively small College proud of the excellence in learning we achieve.
Our staff have high expectations of student learning and are supported to deliver high quality learning and teaching.
We are about educating the whole student; head, heart, body and spirit.
Our Catholic Christian faith is grounded in the charisms of the Christian Brothers (Edmund Rice) and the Sisters of Mercy (Catherine Mc Auley) and underpins the values and actions of staff and students.
We actively support our students' growth through our approach to Pastoral Care and focussed well-being programs.
We have many opportunities for staff to get involved with extra-curricular activities through camps, retreats, sports and clubs.
The Wide Bay region is a beautiful area of SE Queensland; offering an enviable lifestyle with many rural or seaside options for living within a 30 minute commute of Maryborough.
We look forward to receiving an application from interested future employees.
Purpose The Cultural Liaison Officer (Identified) is responsible for supporting the school to develop and implement culturally appropriate, evidence-based strategies to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
This position is integral to the ongoing commitment to deepen a respectful understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities in an inclusive, safe environment.
Accountabilities Assist with the delivery of cultural programs including the use of technology and learning support activities.
Support student learning outcomes by providing support and advice on supporting students with diverse cultural needs.
Supervise small groups and individual students, as requested, to assist students with diverse cultural needs.
Support the Reconciliation Action Plan and the promotion of diversity and equity across the school staff, students, parents and wider community.
Collaborate with teachers and support staff to ensure that appropriate support services meet the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Assist in the coordination of whole of school Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific dates of recognition or celebrations.
Work with stakeholders to provide practical assistance and a safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students.
Assist in the drafting of newsletter articles and updates for the wider school community.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will: hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement; be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility.
Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce.
We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Leisa Pedersen Contact number: 4190 2200 Contact email: Closing date: 29-Sep-2024 Please find the Position Description below: Cultural Liaison Officer L3 #J-18808-Ljbffr
