Indigenous Liaison Officer – School & Community Engagement

Catholic Education Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

12.75% employer superannuation

Long service leave

14 weeks parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Monica's College in Cairns is seeking a part-time Indigenous Liaison Officer (Term-Time) to strengthen engagement with First Nations students and communities.

The role focuses on communication between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and local First Nations people, cultures and languages, in collaboration with school staff and the Principal. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and hold a Working with Children Blue Card.

Qualifications

• Indigenous Liaison Officer role requires Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity.
• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.

Responsibilities

• Communicate between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and First Nations communities to boost student engagement.
• Promote understanding of First Nations histories, languages and cultures within schools.
• Collaborate with school staff and the Principal to support outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Cultural liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

St Monica's College in Cairns is seeking a part-time Indigenous Liaison Officer (Term-Time) to strengthen engagement with First Nations students and communities.

The role focuses on communication between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and local First Nations people, cultures and languages, in collaboration with school staff and the Principal. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and hold a Working with Children Blue Card.