Defence School Mentor | Full-Time Temporary

Classification: School Assistant 2/3
Salary: $55,054 - $66,477 plus superannuation
Position No: 16643
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 February 2024
Contact Officer: Kirralee Larkin on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 1***

Details: Harrison School is a Preschool to Year 10 school based in Gungahlin.  We have a large defence community and are seeking to appoint 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). 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 their schools.

The role provides specialised, on-site support to meet the needs of Defence students and their families within the school community. The successful applicant will support students from Kindergarten to Year 10 and their families.

The primary objectives include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the integration of new Defence students into the school environment.
• Supporting Defence students experiencing any social, emotional or academic challenges.
• Supporting Defence students experiencing the impacts of Defence-related parental absence and relocation.
• Directing students to school, Defence or external programs, services or opportunities that meet their support needs.
• Organising specific whole school events in the annual calendar to recognize and celebrate the service of the defence force in our country
• Increasing the awareness and appreciation of the unique Defence lifestyle and associated challenges for students in schools and local communities.
• Current and former ADF members are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 maybe required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804.

Note: This is temporary position available immediately to 25 January 2025.  A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit your response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Selection Criteria, together with your curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees before the closing date. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role by including examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural capabilities

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This is temporary position available immediately to 25 January 2025.