Indigenous Liaison Officer — Schools & Community

Catholic Education Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Cairns invites applications for an Indigenous Liaison Officer at St Therese's School Bentley Park, located near Cairns. The role focuses on communication between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and First Nations communities to raise engagement and outcomes for First Nations students.

You will establish links with First Nations communities, facilitate communication among stakeholders, support families, develop agency networks, and assist teachers with culturally

Qualifications

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.

Responsibilities

• Establish links with First Nations communities and school communities.
• Facilitate and maintain communication between stakeholders including school staff, community and others to increase student engagement and outcomes.
• Support First Nations parents in our community through regular contact and liaison with Catholic Education and schools.
• Develop networks of agencies which can assist schools meet the holistic needs of First Nations students (education, health, justice, family support etc.).
• Provide support and advice to teachers to enhance student engagement of First Nations student.
• Work collaboratively with the teacher/s to identify the varying levels of support required by First Nations students and provide this support when required.
• Under the supervision of the teacher/s perform tasks associated with classroom learning experiences of First Nations students.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Intercultural capability

Team collaboration

Job description

Catholic Education Cairns invites applications for an Indigenous Liaison Officer at St Therese's School Bentley Park, located near Cairns. The role focuses on communication between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and First Nations communities to raise engagement and outcomes for First Nations students.

You will establish links with First Nations communities, facilitate communication among stakeholders, support families, develop agency networks, and assist teachers with culturally