<ul> <li><strong>Newly developed position</strong></li> <li><strong>Fixed Term – Concluding at the end of the 2025 school year.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Position</strong></p> <p>The First Nations Student Support Officer assists in the engagement of indigenous students with the educational and cultural opportunities within the local community and beyond.&nbsp;</p> <p>The position will strive to:</p> <ul> <li>provide positive role modelling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students</li> <li>strengthen and celebrate cultural identity</li> <li>improve awareness of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages&nbsp;</li> <li>strengthen family and community connections</li> <li>provide student support – individual and group mentoring</li> <li>support teachers’ cultural understanding regarding students</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will be of First Nation descent.&nbsp;</p> <p>The VCEA (formally known as CECV) was granted an exemption by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) on the 23 July 2012. VCAT granted that this was the Conduct under a special measure within the meaning of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.&nbsp;</p> <p>The exemption also allows Catholic Schools accessing Indigenous Education funding to advertise positions specifically designated for First Nation people. Exemption number (A103/2012).</p> <p>A confirmation of Aboriginality is required https: (/www.alrc.gov.au/publication/essentially-yours-the protection-of-human-genetic-information-in-australia-alrc-report-96/36-kinship-and-identity/legal-definitions-of-aboriginality/)</p> <ul> <li>You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to the ethos of Damascus College as a Catholic school in the Mercy tradition.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.</li> <li>The ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, students, families and carers.</li> <li>The ability to effectively communicate with school principals, leadership teams and staff knowledge of and commitment to improving learning outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student.</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Child Safe Standards.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>For an application to be considered, it is essential that applicants include:</p> <p>(1) a Cover Letter</p> <p>(2) a Response to the Key Selection Statement (please refer to the position description as listed on our website) www.damascus.vic.edu.au</p> <p>(3) a detailed resume and</p> <p>(4) a completed College Application Form (as listed on our website)</p> <p><strong>All applications are to be sent through to&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au?subject=First%20Nations%20Student%20Support%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au</a>?subject=First%20Nations%20Student%20Support%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au?subject=First%20Nations%20Student%20Support%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@damascus.vic.edu.au</a></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications Close 9am Friday 7 June 2024 or earlier should a suitable pool of applicants be sourced to commence recruitment.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><i>Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees of and volunteers to the College must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care.&nbsp;</i></p>