Aboriginal Education Officer

CEDB Recruitment • Orange, CA

3d • $41 - $47

About The Position

This is an identified position ie this position is open to people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Education Officer to join the team at Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School, Orange. Reporting directly to the principal, and accountable to the Education Officer: Leader of Aboriginal Education, the Aboriginal Education Officer performs a wide range of duties. These duties may consist of (but not limited to):

Requirements

• Demonstrate understanding of and sincere commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education, including the values of social justice, equity and reconciliation.
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in literacy and numeracy especially as it relates to assisting students.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team to cater for the needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational issues that affect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students.
• Demonstrate links with the local Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrate ability to promote and celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander traditions and culture within the whole school.
• Provide proof of at least 5 years workplace experience.

Responsibilities

• To act as an intermediary and contact person for Aboriginal students and families within the school and school system
• To assist the teaching staff in achieving targets and meeting outcomes outlined in school and diocesan strategic plans in response to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander National Education Strategy (2015) to accelerate improvements in educational outcomes for Aboriginal students and young people
• To support schools in ensuring that the curriculum is culturally inclusive across all Key Learning Areas (KLAs)
• To assist the Principal and School Executive by providing support for Aboriginal families to resolve student pastoral care issues
• To provide encouragement and emotional support for Aboriginal students

Benefits

• Good work-life balance, working 60 hours per fortnight
• Access to the diocese’s wellbeing incentives such as membership with Fitness Passport and free EAP
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• Salary packaging available
• Be paid throughout the whole year, with school holidays off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed