About this job
Location: Campbell, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $68,825 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 17 November 2024
About St Thomas More's Primary
Welcome to St. Thomas More’s Primary School in Campbell, 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.
At St. Thomas More’s, 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.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- 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
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting and assisting students from Defence families to integrate into the school community.
- Creating greater and ongoing awareness within the school community of the needs of young people from Defence families.
- Working with individuals, groups, families, and stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate relevant programs.
- Promoting the participation of young people from Defence families in school and community activities.
- Provide advocacy and negotiation support for these young people, as required.
- Providing Defence students and their families with information and appropriate referral to support services.
- Developing resources and programs to support students from Defence families.
- Proactively contributing to the school team, adhering to school policies and priorities.
- Assisting with mandatory reporting.
Qualifications
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP).
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to empathise and work with students and their families.
- Appropriate qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience.
- Ability to liaise with a range of individuals and community groups.
- Demonstrated high level of communication skills, both oral and written and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Demonstrated skills in advocacy and negotiation, including problem-solving and conflict resolution are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to organise own work, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and as a team member, and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to plan, organise, evaluate, and deliver innovative and creative programs, resources and activities relating to mobile families, students, and the school community.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of Excel and Word.
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 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 Luke Donnelly on 02 6249 8869 or via email luke.donnelly@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.