Defence Mentor

Townsville Catholic Education; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic School in Cranbrook seeks a dedicated School Officer Defence School Mentor to support Defence students and families. This part-time role involves developing activities to assist students during transitions and address their unique social and emotional needs)

Benefits

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Access to salary packaging options

Modern facilities and resources

Employer Superannuation Contributions

Access to long service leave

Paid parental leave

Deferred Salary Scheme

Access to corporate health schemes

Induction processes and professional learning programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card required.
• Strong understanding of the Defence lifestyle necessary.
• Ability to travel within the Diocese.

Responsibilities

• Support Defence students with welcoming activities.
• Help with social and emotional challenges.
• Build awareness of Defence lifestyle among school staff.

Skills

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Behavior Management

Computer Skills

Conflict Management

Autism Experience

Case Management

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Child Protective Services

Experience with Children

Mentoring

Word Processing

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work Chaplaincy or Pastoral Care

Job description

Position : School Officer Defence School Mentor

Salary Range : $38.31 $40.18 per hour pending experience

Closing Date : Monday 26 May 2025 unless filled prior

Holy Spirit Catholic School Cranbrook is a place where children learn and find strength the Spirit. As a Catholic coeducational primary school located in Cranbrook Holy Spirit has an enrolment of 685 students from PrepYear 6. The dedicated staff continuously strive for educational excellence based in the Catholic tradition underpinned by the schools motto is Strength in the Spirit.

About the role

Holy Spirit Catholic School Cranbrook is seeking a dedicated School Officer Defence School Mentor (DSM) for a Part time permanent position completing 11 hours per week over 3 days.

As part of the Defence School Mentor Program (DSMP) the DSM provides practical assistance to Defence families and supports the social and emotional wellbeing of Defence students within the College.

Key Accountabilities

The Defence School Mentor will representthe schoolin a professional warm friendly and efficient manner. Duties include :

• Supporting Defence students in the school environment by developing welcoming activities and activities to provide support during transition into a new school or times of parental absence.
• Development of farewelling activities to prepare Defence families and students for relocation to a new school.
• Provide support to Defence students experiencing any social emotional or academic challenges.
• Directing students to school Defence or external programs services or opportunities that meet their support needs.
• Increasing awareness and appreciation of the unique Defence lifestyle and associated challenges by building capacity among school staff to respond to the social and emotional needs of students from Defence families.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Strong understanding of the Defence lifestyle
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Certificate IV in Youth Work Chaplaincy or Pastoral Care or equivalent or higher qualification this qualification must include competencies in making appropriate referrals and mental heath

For detailed information about the role please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary Range :
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
• Modern facilities equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate healthschemes
• Induction processes and professionallearning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and / or adultsatrisk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adultsatrisk.

How to apply

• Upload a current resume
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name position title and email address)

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications close 3pm Monday 26 May 2025 unless filled prior.

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Key Skills

Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Computer Skills,Conflict Management,Autism Experience,Case Management,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Mentoring,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 38 - 40

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