Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Education Liaison Officer - St Thomas More College, SUNNYBANK
Brisbane Catholic Education
Torres Strait
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- November 2020
Job overview
We are seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Education Liaison Officer who will demonstrate competency in culturally appropriate and general support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families, and the College.
The role holder provides individualised support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and parents to promote student learning. A major focus of the role is one of attitude and personal attributes.
The successful applicant operates in a manner to enhance a respectful understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, culture and spirituality to members of the College community.
St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for over 1090 students. Our College opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students. This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity and the skills to achieve success in life.
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To be successful in this role you will:
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement; and
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Estimated Start Date: Commencing November 2020
Position Tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks Worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term): 2021 School Year
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 4 days/wk (28 hrs/week) - days negotiable
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 4 - $31.44 per hour
Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Contact Person: Sharne Davies
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3323 4600
Contact Email: sdavies@stmc.qld.edu.au
Closing Date: 30-Oct-2020
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About Brisbane Catholic Education
About Archdiocese of Brisbane
Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.
Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.
Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
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Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.
Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.
Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.
We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network of schools:
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