Aboriginal School and Community Educator

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Tumbarumba; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga invites applications for the Aboriginal School and Community Educator at All Saints Tumbarumba Primary. The role supports Aboriginal students and families, building partnerships with Elders and local organisations to foster learning, pastoral care, and spiritual wellbeing.

The position is permanent, part-time (14 hours per fortnight), with schedule to be negotiated and benefits including health insurance, salary packaging, and Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be able to engage and connect with Aboriginal Elders and local community organisations
• Supportive of the purpose, vision and values of Catholic Education
• The ability to work independently, supportively and collaboratively with all community members
• Effective communication skills in a variety of settings
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Engage in opportunities that support the learning, pastoral and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal students, families and community
• Build partnerships with local Aboriginal organisations and Elders; communicate with Aboriginal families and school personnel
• Collaborate with staff to create welcoming and safe environments underpinned by Aboriginal perspectives

Skills

Effective communication

Community engagement

Intercultural competence

Job description

Aboriginal School and Community Educator

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

This role exists to support All Saint's Tumbarumba Primary to provide a welcoming and safe place for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their children. As the school is located in Wiradjuri (and Yorta Yorta) country, in accordance with our tradition, the term Aboriginal will be used to refer to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, parents and carers. The Aboriginal School and Community Educator (ASCE) will engage in opportunities which support the learning, pastoral and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal students, their families and community. Communication with Aboriginal families, school personnel and forming partnerships with local Aboriginal organisations and Elders is essential.

Link to Position Description

What We Can Offer

Permanent, Part-Time Position

14 Hours/Fortnight

Work schedule to be negotiated

Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

Salary Packaging

Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Access to Fitness Passport

Salary: Level 5A $48.44 per hour - Averaged (school term-time only)

Position Requirements

Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be able to engage and connect with Aboriginal Elders and local community organisations

Supportive of the purpose, vision and values of Catholic Education

The ability to work independently, supportively and collaboratively with all community members

Effective communication skills in a variety of settings

Current NSW Drivers Licence

NSW Working with Children Check

Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check

Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A,Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team.

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.