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SalaryIndigenous Liaison Officer
Commencement Date: 13 April 2024 (Term 2) Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent - 12 hours per week
Salary Range: SOF Level 3 - $32.21 to $33.57 Gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Friday 15 March 2024
St Teresa's School, Ravenshoe
"Our mission at Saint Teresa’s School is to help parents educate their children and to develop a community of faith, based on belief in God and a Christian way of life. These values are taught by and experienced through the commitment of a caring staff. Together in partnership, the family and the school nurture the overall development of the child, encouraging him/her to attain his/her highest potential.
Positive relationships are encouraged through respect for one another, a sense of kindness and fairness and concern for others. Relationships are further reinforced through promoting self-discipline and personal responsibility in an atmosphere of trust and forgiveness. It is always remembered that strong family values and close communication between home and school, create an atmosphere where God’s presence is treasured.
Ravenshoe has a long history, first being settled earlier last century. The first State School was opened in 1912, but it was not until 1950 that Ravenshoe's first Catholic School was founded in the town. Sister Mary Bernadette rsm was the first Principal."
About the Role
The role and responsibilities of the Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) is primarily one of communication and liaison between diocesan Colleges, Catholic Education Services and local Indigenous people, communities and agencies to increase student engagement and outcomes for Indigenous students. The position has a strong cultural focus that extends to advice and action on broad issues, including the enrichment of cultural awareness within the Colleges.
ILOs develop, promote and maintain communication networks between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the parents or guardians, the community and the College. ILOs play a key role in providing knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, languages and cultures within Colleges. This understanding promotes respect and harmony. They conduct their role in collaboration with College staff, the leadership team and the principal.
The Indigenous Liaison Officer is part of the school team and supported by the First Nations Education team at Catholic Education Services.
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description: Indigenous Liaison Officer Position Description
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an identified position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as per section 25 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).To Apply
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.
Enquiries:
Mike Aitken
Principal
St Teresa's School, Ravenshoe
Email: ***************@cns.catholic.edu.au
Phone: (07) 4095 9***
