Defence School Mentor - St Joseph's Primary School, O'Conner ACT

Closing date December 19, 2024
Location Primary (ACT North): St Joseph's Primary (O'Connor)
Status Temporary

About this job

Location: Campbell, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary  
Employment Status: Full-time 
Salary Range: $71,578 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. 
Start Date: Term 1, 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Thursday 19 December 2024

About St Thomas More's Primary

St. Thomas More’s Primary School is a nurturing community established by the Sisters of the Holy Faith in 1961. As a proud Catholic Archdiocesan School, we offer a warm and inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported. Our small school structure allows us to provide personalised attention, ensuring that each student’s unique needs are recognised and catered for. 

We are dedicated to creating a secure atmosphere where children can flourish; building self-esteem and resilience through engaging, well-rounded education. Our dedicated teachers inspire a love for learning, while our dynamic community fosters strong friendships and collaboration. With a focus on holistic development, we prepare students not just academically, but also socially and emotionally, empowering them to become confident, compassionate individuals. Join us in nurturing the next generation in a school where every child can truly shine! 

About the Role 

The Defence School Mentor is responsible for building strong relationships with defence students and their families. This role plays a key role in developing a range of activities for dependants of Defence members and families to ease the impact of mobility and service-related parental absence.

This appointment is temporary as it is dependent on a specific programme which is not ongoing.

Benefits and Opportunities 

  • Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice.
  • 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 Vulnerable People (WWVP).
  • Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
 

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 current resume and a cover letter that addresses 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 Cameron Tarran on 02 6248 9818 or via email Cameron.Tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries:Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.