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Indigenous Education Advisor

Indigenous Education Advisor

Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education

Townsville

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time

Job overview

Indigenous Education Advisor

 

Commencing January 2019 (Or earlier by negotiation)

Applications are called for suitably qualified personnel with a Teaching Degree and desirably five years teaching experience and identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person for the position of Indigenous Education Adviser with the Townsville Catholic Education Office. The Indigenous Education Adviser acts as the Director’s representative in schools and works through the Director – School Development Services to support schools in providing Indigenous students with quality Catholic education that is consistent with the Catholic Education Office policies and guidelines.

A key responsibility is to contribute to the design and development of appropriate resourcing opportunities to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. The position is part of the Service Team Outreach of the Townsville Catholic Education Office and is responsible for promoting cultural alignment and service integration to enhance the educational ministry of the church in the Diocese of Townsville.

Selection Criteria:

  • Commitment to the values and ethos of Catholic Education
  • To identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • Substantial teaching experience (5 years or more)
  • Experience in effective pedagogy to achieve successful school outcomes of Indigenous Students
  • Experience in working in educational partnerships with Indigenous communities
  • Competency in preparing and presenting professional development in an adult learning situation
  • Well developed interpersonal and effective communication skills
  • Appropriate Tertiary Qualifications in Education and eligibility for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
  • Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.

 

Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Please review the Position Description prior to applying.  Please also ensure you address the selection criteria in application for this role.

 

Closing Date - Wednesday 9th January at 5.00pm

 

 

 

 

About Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education

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