Assisted Student Learning - Indigenous Education Worker

Position: Assisted Student Learning - Indigenous Education Worker
Classification: Term Time, Contract
Hours: 25 hours per week, 5 days per week
Commencing: As soon as practicable until the 4th December 2020
Pay Rate: $27.46- $28.14 per hour (pending experience)

Contact: HR Services (07) 4773 0900 
Email: recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au

St Kieran's Catholic School offers prep to year 6 and has a strong commitment to communication. The school prides itself on being familiar with every member of the school community, as well as being attuned to the individual needs of others. 

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff is recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

St Kieran's Catholic School is seeking applications from driven and passionate Assisted Student Learning - Indigenous Education Worker.  This role is a Term Time position working 25 hours per week on a contract basis commencing as soon as practicable until Friday 4th December 2020. 

About the role

The primary purpose of the Indigenous Education Worker is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist Indigenous students with learning and development. The Indigenous Education Worker is assigned to the College to provide assistance to Indigenous students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs.

Key Accountabilities

• Work in classrooms, with teachers, providing support for Indigenous students
• Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and wellbeing of Indigenous students
• Assist Indigenous students in the transition from community to school and be a positive role model
• Provide guidance, pastoral care and advocacy for Indigenous students and their families
• Provide awareness to school staff on Indigenous student backgrounds and Indigenous Community Perspectives
• Assist in coordination and promotion of Indigenous cultural education events, activities and programs within the College Community.

About You

Experience

• Demonstrated capacity to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Ability to provide information and support to stakeholders regarding Indigenous communities
• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the learning needs of Indigenous students.

Skills

• Understanding and ability to develop links between the school and Indigenous communities
• Good oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and community
• Good written, verbal, visual and non-verbal communication skills to ensure positive engagement with staff, parents and visitors
• Sound computer literacy capacity to work in partnership with classroom teachers.

Attributes

• Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude
• Confident, well-presented and engaging with a personal warmth that engenders mutual respect with staff, parents and visitors
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school community and driven to achieve the best outcomes for Indigenous students.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

How to Apply

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload a cover letter/supporting statement (no more than 2 A4 pages) which addresses your suitability for the position
3. Upload a current resume which also includes the name, email address and contact details of two referees.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information. 

Applications close 4pm Friday 17th July 2020.