About this job
Location: Florey, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary: $90,462 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Start Date: 31 January 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 8 December 2024
About Carroll College
Carroll College is a dynamic school where we all constantly strive for academic excellence. Our teachers are highly qualified and are continually developing their own knowledge and skills to ensure that all our students are challenged, while also having individual needs catered for. As a College we implement innovative and engaging teaching programs that are based on contemporary educational theory.
Our school wide pedagogy focuses on implementing programs to develop relationships, student growth, inclusion, and relevance, being mindful of the importance of becoming stewards of our coastal environment. Teachers at Carroll College develop contemporary learning and teaching strategies in a balanced approach to explicit instruction, high impact teaching strategies and inquiry learning.
Carroll College is part of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About the Role
We are seeking for a dedicated Aboriginal Education Officer to join our team. The Aboriginal Education Officer aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with a range of cultural and educational programs and enhances the partnership between families of Aboriginal and/or students and their schools. This position provides support to teachers and school staff in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education.
*This is an identified position and being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent is considered a genuine qualification. Non-Indigenous people are encouraged to apply.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Qualifications
- Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registration.
- Successful candidate will complete the Certificate IV in Education Support through a scholarship program with CIT.
Selection Criteria
- Applies knowledge in areas and a range of skills in a variety of roles and tasks.
- Uses discretion and judgement in organising and achieving outcomes in time constraints.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to relate well to students and to work in teams with staff members.
- Initiative and the ability to handle a number of tasks concurrently, working independently and flexibly to adjust to changing situations.
- Ability to maximise student learning through the delivery of Dhurga and Aboriginal perspectives.
- Ability and willingness to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Nadine Cooper on 02 4471 5600 or via email nadine.cooper@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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