Transition to School (Balayang) Coordinator

Style Up; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Salary packaging (discounted TRAC)

Health and wellbeing program

RDOs for full-time staff

Christmas closedown period (NAIDOC day

3 days over Christmas shutdown period

Job summary

Bubup Wilam Aboriginal Child and Family Centre in Thomastown, Victoria, seeks a Transition to School Coordinator to support children as they move from kindergarten to school, using an Aboriginal strength-based lens and a collaborative, multi-skilled team.

You will work with children, families, Early Years educators and the broader Community Health Team, including allied health therapists, to promote school readiness and community wellbeing in a culturally safe, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or Cert IV in Education support (Cert IV minimum, Bachelor preferred).
• Demonstrated experience working in Aboriginal Early Years Education and Care (Highly desirable).
• Working with Children Check (Employee)
• First Aid for Education & CPR (including anaphylaxis and asthma)
• Drivers License (required to conduct school visits)

Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary) / Bachelor Early Childhood Education or Certificate IV in Education support

Job description

Bubup Wilam Aboriginal Child and Family Centre is seeking a passionate and experienced Transition to School Coordinator who brings energy, responsiveness and collaboration to our multi-skilled team.

This role and the Balayang program seek to assist teachers to understand children through an Aboriginal strength-based lens to ensure that they are engaging in the school community and curriculum. The program engages with the community as children are transitioning from kindergarten to school and maintains the connection up to 8 years of age.

If you are looking to join a team that operates an integrated inclusive model and to work closely with children, families, Early Years educators and the broader Community Health Team which includes allied health therapists, go no further!

As part of your work at Bubup Wilam, you will have the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the wellbeing of the Victorian Aboriginal community. We are looking for an applicant with a passionate commitment to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal community control in Early Years.

Benefits
Bubup Wilam operates a Christmas closedown period, up to 4 gifted days of leave (NAIDOC day, plus 3 days over the Christmas shutdown period), EAP, salary packaging is available including discounted membership at TRAC, health and wellbeing program, and RDOs for full-time staff.

Qualifications and Membership

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) / Bachelor Early Child Education or Certificate IV in Education support (Cert IV minimum, Bachelor preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working in Aboriginal Early Years Education and Care (Highly desirable)
• Working with Children Check (Employee)
• First Aid for Education & CPR (including anaphylaxis and asthma)
• Drivers License (required to conduct school visits)

Location
Thomastown, Victoria (on-site) – Travel locally required for school visits.

Employment Type
Full-time (preferred)

Applications
The applicant must have a strong commitment to social justice and advancing the rights of Aboriginal People’s self-determination.

Applications Close Tuesday 3rd November.

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