Indigenous Engagement & Support Officer

Padua Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Padua College in Brisbane seeks a First Nations Engagement & Support Officer. This part-time, term-time role (30.4 hours per fortnight; 15.2 hours per week) offers flexible scheduling across two or three days.

You will deliver culturally responsive pastoral care, mentoring and advocacy to enhance student wellbeing and educational outcomes. The role emphasizes partnerships with Elders and community, RAP implementation, and collaboration with wellbeing and teaching teams to support Aboriginal

Qualifications

• It is a genuine occupational requirement that the role be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Qualifications in Education, Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work or Indigenous Studies are desirable.
• Experience mentoring, student support, wellbeing or community engagement is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission and ethos of Catholic education and Padua College.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culturally safe, welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Establish partnerships with Elders and community to support learning and pathways.
• Contribute to RAP development and monitoring as part of the RAP Committee.
• Provide guidance to staff on culturally responsive practices.
• Collaborate with wellbeing and learning teams to support induction and transition.

Skills

Mentoring

Student support

Wellbeing programs

Community engagement

Indigenous studies

Education background

Education

Education/Youth Work related degree (desirable)

Job description

Padua College in Brisbane seeks a First Nations Engagement & Support Officer. This part-time, term-time role (30.4 hours per fortnight; 15.2 hours per week) offers flexible scheduling across two or three days.

You will deliver culturally responsive pastoral care, mentoring and advocacy to enhance student wellbeing and educational outcomes. The role emphasizes partnerships with Elders and community, RAP implementation, and collaboration with wellbeing and teaching teams to support Aboriginal