Aboriginal Education Officer - Aboriginal Education Services - 951821

Department for Education, Children and Young People; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport access to facilities

Wellbeing Connect counselling

Job summary

Department for Education, Children and Young People in Tasmania is seeking a project support role within Aboriginal Education Services. You will coordinate engagement with Aboriginal communities and organisations to foster culturally safe learning environments and support student engagement and transitions.

The role offers an ASAP start for 12 months, with pathways to career growth; health and wellbeing supports are available.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal Identified Position; only Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders can be considered.
• Tasmanian RWVP essential with registration Status – Employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist schools to engage with Aboriginal communities and resources to create culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments.
• Support strategies to close Aboriginal education gaps and promote engagement and attainment.
• Act as a liaison between schools, communities and Department for Education, Children and Young People.

Job description

Eligibility

As of 1 July 2016, determining eligibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services has changed.

Full details are available from the Office of Aboriginal Affairs (OAA) website: Office of Aboriginal Affairs

This role is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role and as such confirmation of eligibility will need to be provided with your application in order to be considered for shortlisting by supplying a certified copy of the completed eligibility form available here: ELIGIBILITY FORM For Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services.

The Team

Aboriginal Education Services (AES) works alongside schools, colleges and Child and Family Learning Centres to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people to be known, safe, well and learning.

AES provides direct support to students, families and educators, strengthens connections between home and school, and helps schools build culturally safe and responsive learning environments.

About The Role

Assist schools to engage with Aboriginal community members, organisations and cultural resources to build their capacity to provide culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments that value Aboriginal students and Aboriginal culture, and actively promote Aboriginal student engagement, attainment and successful transitions. Support school communities and strategies to close the gap in Aboriginal educational outcomes and other relevant initiatives.

We are offering

• ASAP start date for 12 months
• Up to 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• The Head of the State Service has determined that this position is an Aboriginal Identified Position and that it can only be filled by Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders in accordance with Employment Direction 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the Tasmanian State Service.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• A current driver’s licence.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Mel Little

Title: Aboriginal Wellbeing Team Leader

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.