School Officer (Asl) Indigenous Education Worker

Position: School Officer - Assisting Student Learning 
Commencing Date: As soon as possible
Classification: Term Time, Fixed Term Contract Hours: 8 hours per week Salary Range: $30.62 - $31.29 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Friday, 15 March 2024 unless filled prior

St Francis Catholic School, Ayr is a Catholic co-educational school located in the town of Ayr in the Burdekin region. The school has 218 students from Prep to Year 6. The school is one of three Catholic schools that serve the Burdekin communities and is inspired by the motto, “Christ and Knowledge”.

About the role

St Francis Catholic School, Ayr  is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer (ASL) Indigenous Education Worker for the duration of the 2024 school year.

The ASL - Indigenous Education Worker works in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist Indigenous students with learning and development. The ASL - Indigenous Education Worker, provides assistance to Indigenous students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs. 

The Key Accountabilities are as follows but not limited to, and may vary based on classroom and student’s support needs:

• Work in classrooms, with teachers, providing support for Indigenous students
• Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and wellbeing of Indigenous students
• Assist Indigenous students in the transition from community to school and be a positive role model
• Provide guidance, pastoral care and advocacy for Indigenous students and their families
• Provide awareness to school staff on Indigenous student backgrounds and Indigenous Community Perspectives
• Develop and maintain relationships with local Indigenous community Groups and Traditional Land Owners representatives
• Assist in coordination and promotion of Indigenous cultural education events, activities and programs within the School Community

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

• Cert III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education, Cert III in Children’s Services or Cert III in Education Support

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

How to apply

• Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume 

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close at 3.00pm Friday, 15 March 2024 unless filled prior.