<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Bega, NSW<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time<br><strong>Employment Status: </strong>Temporary<br><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$86,981.50 plus superannuation (paid pro-rata for part-time appointment)<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Friday 9 August 2024</p><p><strong>About Us</strong><br>Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</p><p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</p><p><strong>About the School</strong><br>St Patrick’s is a Catholic Primary School located in the Bega Valley, NSW. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and has a current enrolment of 200 students. St Patrick’s is situated in the heart of a rural community. St Patrick’s continues to provide quality Catholic education for all in the Bega Valley, this tradition of quality education began nearly 150 years ago. St Patrick’s centres teaching and learning on our vision, values and principles.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>The Aboriginal Education Worker&nbsp;contributes to the mission of the Catholic Education System of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn by personal example of commitment to service in Aboriginal education. The role aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with a range of cultural and educational programs, enhance the partnership between families of Aboriginal and/or students and their schools and support teachers and school staffs in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education. This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture</li><li>An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst</li><li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice</li><li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Ensures the implementation of the vision of Catholic education, as expressed in the Mission Statement of the Catholic Education Office by:<ul><li>Promoting the Catholic ethos formally and informally in the performance of day to day tasks and responsibilities.</li><li>Contributing to the quality and effectiveness of the range of education services provided by the Catholic Education Office.</li></ul></li><li>Assist schools and teachers with the development and implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy. The goal of this plan is to accelerate the educational outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by:<ul><li>Communicating high expectations for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students</li><li>Assisting in developing Personalized Learning Plan when and where required</li><li>Assisting teachers and parents / carers with programs that support attendance and participation of Aboriginal and/or students, including the development of partnerships between the school and the local Aboriginal community</li><li>Providing academic/social support to Aboriginal and/or students and their parents, and support for their participation in school. This involves being a positive role model for all students.</li><li>Providing support in classroom experiences and assisting teachers to incorporate cross curriculum priorities into teaching and learning program including culturally inclusive strategies and resources.</li><li>Providing support to Aboriginal students in the context of classroom learning, working with individuals and small groups of students.</li><li>Contributing to the Aboriginal cultural competency of school staff and students by:<ul><li>presenting information about Aboriginal culture;</li><li>promoting and assisting with cultural activities throughout the year;</li><li>suggesting culturally appropriate human and material resources for school programs;</li><li>Assisting with special events, eg the NAIDOC Week Mass, SORRY Day and Reconciliation Week as requested by the Schools.</li><li>Promoting Catholic Aboriginal organizations, such as the Archdiocesan Indigenous Education Advisory Committee, to all Aboriginal parents and staff.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Must hold a relevant Working with Children (WWCC) registration.</li><li>Relevant work experience would be beneficial</li><li>Performs duties that typically require a skill level which assumes and requires knowledge and training equivalent to completion of certificate III, or completion of year 12 or completion of certificate II, with relevant work&nbsp;experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>A commitment to the goals of Catholic education and a readiness to foster the aims and vision of the school in the wider community.</li><li>Applies knowledge with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills in a variety of roles and tasks</li><li>Uses discretion and judgement in planning and organising and achieving outcomes in time constraints</li><li>Works under general direction. General Employees at this level may work semi-autonomously and may be required to supervise other Classroom and Learning Support Services employees</li></ul><p><i>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</i><br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</p><p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the position description.</p><p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</p><p>For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="https://stpatsbega.nsw.edu.au/">here.<u>&nbsp;</u></a>Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Position queries:</strong> Please contact Jo Scott-Pegum on 02 6492 5500 or via email <a href="mailto:Jo.Scottpegum@cg.catholic.edu.au&nbsp;">Jo.Scottpegum@cg.catholic.edu.au&nbsp;</a></p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503423/aboriginal-education-worker-st-patricks-primary-bega-nsw">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>