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Defence School Mentor - St Thomas More's Primary - Campbell ACT

Defence School Mentor - St Thomas More's Primary - Campbell ACT

Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Campbell

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Temporary
Apply by:
1 July 2021

Job overview

Location: Campbell, ACT
Employment Type: Part-Time, Temporary 
Salary: $57,255 + Superannuation 
Start Date: Term 3, 2021 
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Thursday 1 July 2021

At St Thomas More's Primary, our mission is to provide a quality education, promote a love of learning and nurture the potential of all. Our talented teachers are dedicated to instruction and learning excellence through high quality teaching programs and pedagogy.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Defence School Mentor (DSM) to join our dynamic and welcoming community. To be successful in this role, you will have highly effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to provide assistance and support to dependants of Australian Defence Force members as they move school and during times of parental absence.

Essential Criteria

  • Sound communication skills both oral and written, and the ability to communicate effectively with primary school age children, school principal and staff, parents, Defence members and their families.

  • Ability to organise own work, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and as a team member, and maintain confidentiality.

  • Ability to plan, organise, evaluate and deliver activities and resources and relating to the needs of ADF Families.

  • Ability to quickly acquire an understanding of the operations of the school.

  • Skills in advocacy and negotiations including problem solving and conflict resolution.

  • Possession of a current driver’s licence and Working with Vulnerable People.

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description

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 CE policy.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position specific queries: Please contact Julie Wiley on 02 6249 8869 or via email julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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About Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Who are we?

Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW, covering 88,000 square kilometres covering the whole of the ACT and extending from Pambula on the south coast, to Crookwell in the North, through to the western point of Lake Cargelligo. Operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres Catholic Education Canberra & Goulburn is key to education of over 21,000 students within the Diocese and employing over 2,100 professionals. 

As a diverse and inclusive workforce, Catholic Education offers career opportunities across the ACT and NSW regions including providing support and mentoring for graduate teachers as well as professional learning and career development programs tailored to individual needs.

Our vision

Our strategic vision to deliver learning and experiences in Catholic Education that will shape a strong sense of spiritual self and wellbeing and equip students to be ethical, agile thinkers who strive to make a positive contribution in the world around them. Actively working to build strong partnerships between the Catholic Education Office, Schools, Students, Parents & Families and Parishes to deliver on this vision. We invite you to walk with us, to share this journey that paves the way for our children now, and in years to come, to flourish. 

From early learning to College, a Catholic education provides an evidence-based academic, faith-filled learning journey.

Principals and teachers work with parents to grow happy, caring, compassionate young people.

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