Address- Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role
- Salary commencing at $124,675 + Super
- Full time | Fixed term (12-Months) | Commencing immediately
- Location to be negotiated with travel to schools required
The purpose of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education position is to develop, trial and promote teaching and learning strategies which benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander across Brisbane Catholic Education. The team provide specific attention to Student Support, Vocational Education, Technology and Curriculum in order to assist school personnel in the development of effective teaching strategies to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives across all key learning areas.
About the role:
- Development of curriculum materials and learning programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Engage in strategic planning processes to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- Lead professional development in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- Work with key stakeholders and communities to develop programs and support student engagement
About you: To be successful in this role you will demonstrate
- Experience with working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander curriculum (ACARA version 9) implementation
- Experience working with/in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
- An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories, cultures and identities
- Previous experience working with schools and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education team
- An understanding of community protocols for working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Collaborates with BCEO staff, schools, principals, external stakeholders, students, parents and community members
- Effective communication skills to work with a wide range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability in preparing and presenting reports
- Current/valid Queensland Driver’s Licence as travel to various schools is required
- Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) Qualifications
- Degree qualifications in education, or a similar relevant field preferred
For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.
At BCE our staff are required to:
- eligible to work in Australia
- Hold or be eligible to hold a Positive Notice Blue card work working with children.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- Provide proof of identity at the interview as part of the pre employment screening process
Why BCE?
Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and proudly hold the title of the largest diocese in the state. With over 146 schools under our umbrella, through the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-2025, our goal is to continue building authentic and positive connections to advance reconciliation, create culturally safe environments and better outcomes for students. BCE also has a dedicated Cultural Studies Centre Ngutana-Lui Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cetnre to immerse yourself in the richness and diversity of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and offers staff and students the opportunity to experience First Nations culture.
Belonging to something bigger allows to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all proud to be part of.
BCE benefits: Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow. Benefits & Rewards
Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to working towards genuine and sustainable reconciliation. Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) (2023-2025) recognises that ‘providing opportunities for meaningful employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is central to reconciliation’. To drive meaningful change and advance reconciliation, we are committed to ‘improving access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff to education and opportunity’.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Contact Person: Carlie Riches
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3033 7***
Contact Email: *******@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 11-Jul-2024
