School Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - Morisset St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset is seeking a Permanent Part Time (10.5hrs per week) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker to join the team January 2025.
At St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset we believe our students will best experience success through high-quality education and contemporary learning and teaching. As a school, we encourage excellence in every curriculum area so that all children have the opportunity to reach their full individual potential in a supportive and caring environment. Our school is well-equipped with modern facilities and innovative technology to maximise learning opportunities for students.
The purpose of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Worker is to focus on supporting students, teachers and school communities in the areas of culture, spirituality and student wellbeing and engagement. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle's Reconciliation Action Plan – Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realisation of these objectives.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA Demonstrated experience and expertise working in educational settings with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students Demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in an educational setting Qualifications and/or experience relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and/or cultural settings, including knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. QUALIFICATIONS Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act 1977. Submission of corroborated acknowledgment of Aboriginality is welcomed. (Desirable) Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number Willingness to Comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A – Accreditation to Work. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport Employee assistance program (EAP) Training and staff development programs Paid parental leave for eligible employees Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees. TO APPLY CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND:
Please provide a cover letter along with your resume Within your cover letter, address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words. Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Sunday 24th November 2024 at 11.59pm
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
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