Defence School Mentor (Dsm)

Estimated start date: March 2024

Position tenure: Fixed-Term

Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration: 2024 School Year

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 22.8 hours per week (3 days - 7.6 hours per day)

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5 - $37.17 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

About the role - We are seeking a Defence School Mentor (DSM) who is passionate about the wellbeing of children and young adults as part of the Defence School Mentor Program (DSMP).

The DSM role provides specialised, on-site support to meet the needs of Defence students and their families within the school community. The DSM’s role is embedded in Mt Maria College’s pastoral care team.

This program, delivered in schools, is designed to provide practical assistance to Defence families and support the social and emotional wellbeing of Defence students within the school. The role is funded by the Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) Branch of the Commonwealth Department of Defence.

Duties

• support the integration of new Defence students into the school including social, emotional and academic challenges
• support Defence students around parental absence and relocationprovide Defence families information as required
• raise awareness with school staff around Defence family challenges

Skills & Experience

• must posses a strong understanding of the Defence lifestyle
• high level skills in verbal and written communication
• abillity to plan, organise and deliver innovative programs and resources relating to Defence students and their families
• previous successful work with young people and families

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

About the school - Mt Maria College, North Brisbane’s first Catholic Co-Educational College, was established in 1978. As a member of Marist Schools Australia, our educational philosophy is based on the teachings of St Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Order. The College has developed significantly in recent years having expanded its facilities to provide excellent education opportunities for Year 7-12 students. Currently, 1020 students are part of our Mt Maria family with a high demand for future enrolments. The College provides the opportunities for all its students to develop to their full potential, ready to be positive and justice centered contributors to society. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Closing date: 13-March-2024