Position: Emerging Leaders CoordinatorCommencing Date: 20 January 2025Tenure: Term Time, PermanentSalary Range: $35.93 - $37.06 per hour pending experienceClosing Date: Monday, 18 November 2024 unless filled prior
Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 450 students. Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with "Christ Our Light". Our students, staff, and parents are partners focused on holistic education within a welcoming and caring environment. Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal. We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual. We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed, responsible, compassionate and just.
About the role
Good Shepherd Catholic School, Mount Isa is seeking an experienced and dedicated Emerging Leaders Coordinator. This is a term time, permanent position completing 35 hours per week starting on the 20 January 2025.
The primary purpose of the Emerging Leaders Coordinator is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist Indigenous students with learning and development. This role also provides quality, timely and efficient coordination and administration support to the Emerging Leaders Project. The Emerging Leaders Coordinator works under the guidance of the College Principal, Emerging Leaders Project Officer and Indigenous Education Advisers to provide assistance to Indigenous students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs.
About You
Experience
Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the learning needs of Indigenous students
Ability to provide information and support to stakeholders regarding Indigenous communities
Demonstrated experience in an operational/administrative support position, preferably within a corporate services function, with the provision of focused professional, administrative and secretariat support at a high level
Advanced knowledge of office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements
Experience and proficiency in the use of Google and Microsoft Office Suites at an advanced level
Demonstrated experience of contemporary office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements.
Skills
Understanding and ability to develop links between the school and Indigenous communities
Demonstrated knowledge of meeting procedures and planning
Conference and event organisation and associated protocols including catering and travel logistics
Knowledge of record management systems
Ability to exercise discretion and judgement whilst achieving outcomes within time constraints.
Attributes
Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work
Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to process improvement in a complex environment
Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.
Mandatory Criteria
Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
Minimum certificate level or higher qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Current Driver's Licence
Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Desirable Criteria
Certificate IV in Business Administration
Knowledge and experience of Indigenous culture, and the unique challenges faced by Indigenous Students
Previous experience in the education field would be considered advantageous.
What we offer
Per hourly increase of 3.00% from 18 November 2024
Competitive hourly rate
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
Modern facilities, equipment and resources
Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
14 Weeks' paid parental leave
Deferred Salary Scheme
Access to corporate health schemes
Induction processes and professional learning programs
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Well-being programs and initiatives
How to apply
Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees
Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
Upload a current resume
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Close Date: 3.00pm Monday, 18 November 2024 unless filled prior.
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