School Officer (Asl) - Indigenous Education Worker

Position: School Officer (ASL) - Indigenous Education Worker 
Salary Range: $30.62-$31.29 per hour pending experience
Tenure: Term Time, Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week
Commencing Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Friday, 8 March 2024 unless filled prior

St John Bosco Catholic School, Collinsville is a co-educational Catholic school located in Collinsville. The school has 60 students from Prep to Year six, delivering quality education in a small, close-knit environment.

About the role
 

St John Bosco Catholic School, Collinsville is seeking a dedicated School Officer (Assisting Student Learning) - Indigenous Education Worker (ASL IEW) to commence as soon as possible.

The ASL IEW contributes to the provision of quality educational services by collaborating with teachers to provide support and guidance to assist Indigenous students in their learning and development. You will provide provides assistance to Indigenous students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs, while also providing high-quality support to teachers through the preparation and/or enhancement of learning materials for learning and teaching. 

The position 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. 

Key Accountabilities

• 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

About You

• The ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and/or special needs is desirable.

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

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply
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