Aboriginal Education Support Officer (Literacy & Culture)

St John The Evangelist Catholic High School; Nowra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St John the Evangelist Catholic High School in Nowra is seeking two part-time School Support Officers to join the Aboriginal Education Assistant program. The roles support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in literacy, numeracy, and cultural initiatives, with classroom duties and community liaison.

The positions require WWCC clearance and a commitment to engaging with students, staff and the local community in a Catholic school context.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School.
• Be from an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background
• Have the ability to support the literacy and numeracy needs of students and/or cultural initiatives
• Have good communication skills and be comfortable with Aboriginal community liaison
• Be flexible in independently attending various schools and able to adapt to a variety of working conditions
• Ability to interact positively with students
• Technical competence in appropriate technologies
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Involves classroom support, with a preference for cultural programs such as Dance and Didgeridoo.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in literacy and numeracy areas.
• Liaise with the school, parish and local communities.

Skills

Aboriginal background

Communication skills

Community liaison

Technology proficient

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate III in School Support or equivalent

Job description

St John the Evangelist Catholic High School in Nowra is seeking two part-time School Support Officers to join the Aboriginal Education Assistant program. The roles support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in literacy, numeracy, and cultural initiatives, with classroom duties and community liaison.

The positions require WWCC clearance and a commitment to engaging with students, staff and the local community in a Catholic school context.