School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Educational Interpreter Auslan)

School Officer | Assisting Student Learning (Educational Interpreter Auslan) | Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields

Applications close Monday, 25 May 2020
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be reviewed before the closing date

Term time | Full or Part time options available

Fixed term | Immediate start to 4 December 2020 (with the possibility of an extension)

School Officer Level 4

Applicants assessed as suitable during the selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that may occur throughout our Diocese.

Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields | P-12

Mary MacKillop Catholic College is a rapidly growing school in one of the fastest expanding regions in Australia. The college has grown from a greenfield site in January 2003 to having its first cohort of Year 12 students in 2020. With a vibrant and expanding state of the art primary and secondary facilities, the college is an exciting and rewarding place for staff, students and their families.

As the School Officer: Assisting Student Learning you will provide Auslan sign language and interpreting according to the needs of a student with profound hearing loss. You will also provide support to the classroom, school, and community to ensure high quality learning programs are provided in an inclusive learning environment.

Applicants for these positions must demonstrate proficiency in the production of Auslan as determined by the Office or hold current National Accreditation Authority for translators and interpreters Ltd (NAATI) Certification.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements:

• Well developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, liaise with parents, teachers and community members and where necessary assist teachers in understanding students.
• Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to contribute to a professional team and deliver an effective education program.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to deaf or hard of hearing students.

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

Please submit your application via SEEK and include

• a two-page statement addressing the experience and qualification requirements outlined in the Role Description
• your resume
• the names of two referees (one must be your current or most recent principal/manager)
• Suitability Declaration
• Employment Collection Notice.

To discuss this role, or any difficulties submitting your application, please contact the Principal, Chris Gabbett by email Chis.Gabbett@twb.catholic.edu.au or by phone 07 4698 7777.

Employment will be in accordance with  Catholic Employing Authorities Single Enterprise Collective Agreement Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2015 – 2019.