School Officer / Indigenous Student Support - St Joseph's School, NORTH IPSWICH
Brisbane Catholic Education
North Ipswich
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 12 February 2023
Job overview
St Joseph’s School, North Ipswich is a co-educational Catholic Primary School providing educational excellence in the Mercy Tradition. We have an approximate enrolment of 380 students. The St Joseph’s School Community is a vibrant community where children, parents, teachers and staff aim to live out our school motto “Laborare et Orare” (To work and pray). Our staff are dedicated and committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for all who enrol at St Joseph’s. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
We are seeking a suitable person to fill the role of School Officer / Indigenous Student Support (Level 3 School Officer).
The successful applicant will support all students with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, either in groups or individually.
The role holder will have well developed interpersonal skills and may at times deal with issues of a confidential and sensitive nature requiring a high degree of judgement, discretion, and confidentiality.
You will bring to the role:
- Demonstrated qualifications and experience as a teacher aide/school officer,
- Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities and students, families and communities,
- Commitment and enthusiasm to engage with all students in the College,
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills,
- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness for all students with particular reference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students,
- Liaise with the Principal and school staff on protocols for interacting with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in relation to staff, students and educational activities, and
- Operate as a member of a broader school support team and contribute to team meetings and broader school activities.
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.
Estimated start date: Commencing March 2023
Position tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): 2023 School Year
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 12 hours per week
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 - $30.97 per hour
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
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: Nic Constable
Contact number: 0732016188
Contact email: nic.constable@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 12-Feb-2023
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