Defence School Mentor - Pimlico State High School

Pimlico State High School are accepting applications for a self-motived and enthusiastic Defence School Mentor to join the team on a temporary, part-time basis (0.28 FTE). Working 20 hours per fortnight, the successful candidate will provide information and support and develop a range of activities for the students of Australian Defence Force families of Pimlico State High School to ease the impact of mobility and service related parental absence.

About us:
Pimlico State High School is a large, co-educational independent public school located in the eastern suburbs of Townsville, North Queensland. The school is proud to offer an extensive range of both academic and vocational subjects to students in Years 7 to 12. A comprehensive curriculum with a strong academic focus is a feature of the school. In the senior school, we offer an extensive range of general and applied subjects that provide a variety of pathways to university, further training and employment.
Your role
As the Defence School Mentor you will have the following objectives for your role:

• Support the integration of new Defence students into the school environment
• Support Defence students experiencing any social, emotional or academic challenges
• Support Defence students experiencing the impacts of Defence-related parental absence and relocation
• Direct students to school, Defence or external programs, services or opportunities that meet their support needs
• Increase the awareness and appreciation of the unique Defence lifestyle and associated challenges for students in schools and local communities

As the Defence School Mentor you will have the following key responsibilities:

• Support the transition of Defence families and students into and out of the school during posting (e.g. developing welcoming activities, integration activities to provide support during transition into a new school, absence support activities to provide support during periods of parental absence, and farewelling activities to prepare Defence families and students for relocating to a new school)
• Provide Defence students with age-appropriate, social and emotional support that enhances existing school supports
• Provide Defence families with information about the school environment and available Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) programs relevant to their student's development
• Raise awareness and building capacity among school staff to respond to the social and emotional needs of students from Defence families (e.g., sharing information with school staff about the Defence lifestyle, impacts on Defence students, and supports available through the DSMP and DMFS)
• Posess a strong understanding of the Defence lifestyle and developing strong relationships with Defence students at the school

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Set priorities and meet deadlines
• Work independently and as a team member
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Current working knowledge of the Defence Forces is considered advantageous.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 
• Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role. 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

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