Job Reference 23548_07/11/24
Closing date December 9, 2024
Location
243 Gladstone Road, Dutton Park Queensland, Australia 4102
Type
Full-Time
Status
Permanent
About this job
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Empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through engagement, wellbeing, and authentic community partnerships with BCE
- Salary $87,258 - $98,602 + super
- Commencing Jan 2024 | Full time continuing
You will provide service and support in the areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student engagement, wellbeing and participation within the Archdiocese of Brisbane. You will have particular responsibility of contributing to building authentic partnerships between schools, families and local communities highlighted in the BCE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy “Molum Sabe”
About the role:
- Assist schools to develop an agreed way forward, in partnership with community, to improve attendance, retention and educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Support schools to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a positive learning environment through productive partnerships with Elders, families, local service providers and businesses for educational opportunities that are respectful and relevant.
- Work collaboratively with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, specialist and support staff in schools to build genuine partnerships and trust.
- Contribute to professional learning and activities which promote staff cultural competency and sensitivity to enhance the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Maintain and develop professional learning knowledge, practices and relationships.
About you:
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and protocols.
- Experience communicating effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Management experience working across a region supporting both primary and secondary schools.
- Collaboration skills and the ability to build trust and form productive relationships, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, specialist and support staff in schools
- Ability to provide culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and the school community.
- Current drivers licence and ability to travel across our 146 schools
- Certificate level/Diploma qualifications or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures.
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
- * Brisbane Catholic Education considers that being an Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) as amended.
All BCE employees will be:
- eligible to work in Australia
- Hold or be eligible to hold a Positive Notice Blue card work working with children.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
- Provide proof of identity at the interview as part of the pre employment screening process
For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.
About the organisation
Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and proudly hold the title of the largest diocese in the state. With over 146 schools under our umbrella, we are dedicated to providing exceptional education to students across the region.
Belonging to something bigger allows to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all proud to be part of.
BCE benefits: Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow. Benefits & Rewards
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and appointment of a successful candidate may occur prior closing date
Contact Email: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 09-Dec-2024