Indigenous Liaison Officer
St Joseph's Parish School
Weipa
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 16 July 2018
Job overview
This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an identified position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by and arguable under section 25 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this position.
Intending applicants must:
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education;
- Be eligible for or hold a Working with Children Blue Card;
- Be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Purpose of the role
The role and responsibilities of the Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) is primarily one of communication and liaison between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and local Indigenous people, communities and agencies to increase student engagement and outcomes for Indigenous students. The position has a strong cultural focus that extends to advice and action on broad issues, including the enrichment of cultural awareness within the schools.
ILOs develop, promote and maintain communication networks between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the parents or guardians, the community and the school. ILOs play a key role in providing knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, languages and cultures within schools. This understanding promotes respect and harmony. They conduct their role in collaboration with school staff and school principal.
The Indigenous Liaison Officer is part of the school team, and supported by the Indigenous Education team. It is envisioned that all students will have equitable access to our Catholic school communities so that they may be supported to reach their full potential in development of not only their physical wellbeing but also their educational and faith journey.
Mandatory qualifications and requirements
- Unless an exemption applies all staff are required to hold a current Working With Children Blue Card or be eligible to apply;
- Proven capacity to build relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community;
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills necessary for good working relationships;
- Ability to operate in teams and develop professional networks;
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education;
- Certificate III in Education Support (or equivalent) or willingness to commence;
- Current drivers licence.
How to Apply
Download Applicant Information Pack and submit all required documents by 5:00 pm Monday 25 June 2018.
For further information, or to apply, please visit the website - https://www.cns.catholic.edu.au/employment/current-positions/
About St Joseph's Parish School
St Joseph’s Parish School has at its very heart, the values of Learning, Love, Community and Respect, as Jesus showed. Together with engaged and supportive parents, the staff of St Joseph’s will create a safe and stimulating learning environment where each child has the opportunity to achieve his or her potential.
A school for healthy minds, bodies and spirits, St Joseph’s provides an authentic Catholic education with a strong focus on Social and Emotional development through the lens of the Catholic Faith. We believe that greater academic success can be achieved when children feel connected and experience a sense of belonging.
We are committed to join with parents, families and the community in partnership for the education, development and formation of our young people. Our school will provide students, as they grow and develop, with a high quality education which will equip them with knowledge, skills and the spiritual foundations needed to become well-rounded, active participants in society.
The first stage will offer Prep to Year 3 and a composite Year 4-6 class, until stage two is built and one class is offered in each year level in 2018.
The school will grow to be a single stream (one class for each year level) school for Prep to Year 6. We expect initial enrolments will be around 80 students and the school to grow to about 180 students. This will be a viable school in terms of numbers but still small enough to have a welcoming family-friendly community.
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