Indigenous Education Adviser

Position: Indigenous Education Adviser
Salary Range: $139,096 - $156, 553 per annum pending experience
Classification: Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Commencing Date: Monday, 9 January 2022
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2022 

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.

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 are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

Townsville Catholic Education is currently seeking an experienced Indigenous Education Adviser for a Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term contract,  commencing Monday, 9 January 2022.

About the role

The Indigenous Education Adviser works within a School Service Team and provides support to teachers and senior staff in schools to ensure the provision of a quality Catholic education.  The major responsibility of this role is the support of Catholic education and school leadership in the development and maintenance of quality educational outcomes for Indigenous students in schools in the Diocese of Townsville. 

The role is one of partnership with the leadership of TCE and the community of Principals in the integration and alignment of systemic and school community perspectives and priorities.

The Indigenous Education Adviser is accountable for effectively supporting a cluster of schools in the design and development of appropriate resourcing opportunities to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education in the Townsville Diocese. A key focus for this role is coaching and support to build capacity at service and school level to create and manage learning environments which foster the best possible learning outcomes for indigenous students.

As a member of the System Leadership Group (SLG) of the Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO), the position is also responsible for promoting the correct cultural alignment and service integration to enhance the educational ministry of the Church in the Diocese of Townsville.

Key Accountabilities

• Support Principals and school communities in the improvement of learning outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through motivation, consultation, and delivery of appropriate services
• Support Principals and their staff in creating and managing positive learning environments for Indigenous Education Workers and Indigenous students
• Support Principals in forming strategic goals pertaining to Indigenous education annual school improvement and budgeting towards achieving high expectation outcomes
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources to plan educational improvement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Liaise with schools to ensure the early identification of Indigenous Education support needs and the timely sharing of important information to support appropriate learning outcomes
• Provide specialist curriculum advice in accordance with the System Learning Framework
• Provide appropriate cultural advice and direction according to lore and in accordance with local and national government guidelines
• Provide appropriate and contemporary professional development to school and system staff
• Provide professional development and advice to Principals and school staff on teaching and learning practices as they pertain to Indigenous Education outcomes
• Provide specialist advice to the Education Consultant and the Director of Catholic Identity & Indigenous Education Services as required
• Monitor the development and implementation of government educational and social policy and procedures as it impacts on Indigenous Education in the Townsville system
• Work to develop community engagement with local indigenous community members and groups to support indigenous perspectives and cultural awareness.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government (if no registration with Queensland College of Teachers)
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
• Ability to travel within the Townsville Diocese
• Appropriate Tertiary qualifications
• Registration or eligibility for registration with Queensland College of Teachers
• Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Accreditation to Teach in Catholic Schools permanency status
• Relevant Masters level study
• Certificate IV Assessment & Workplace Training

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the role, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

What we offer

• Competitive Annual Salary starting: $139,096 - $156, 553 per annum pending experience
• 4 Weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave if eligible
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

1. Upload a current resume 
2. Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
3. Please complete the application form including your two nominated professions referees (name, position title and email address)

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact TCEO Human Resources recruitment@tsv.catholic.edu.au.

Applications close 3pm Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

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