<p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>The role of the Koorie Education Worker (KEW) is to support the academic targets of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and nurture cultural growth in Aboriginal history and culture of all students and staff at Catherine McAuley College.</p><p> </p><p>The KEW will work with families to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners to participate fully in their education and will support students and families through transitions across all learning stages of their secondary education.</p><p> </p><p>The KEW is specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and will be required to demonstrate the following:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and issues related to these cultures in Australian society.</li><li>Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.</li><li>Ability to communicate with students, their family/carers and the local Aboriginal community.</li><li>Ability to communicate with the school Principal and staff.</li><li>Knowledge and commitment to improving learning outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.</li><li>Willingness to work with the whole school community.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>More information</strong></p><p>For more information about this role please email <a href="mailto:pandc&#64;cmc.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">pandc&#64;cmc.vic.edu.au</a></p><p>Successful applicants are required to be compliant with Mandatory Reporting certification and have a current Working with Children Check and Police Records Check.</p><p>Terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA), as varied or replaced. This position is classified as a Category B Education Support Employee which means the successful applicants will normally work during the school term time only and receive paid school holidays.</p><p><strong>About Catherine McAuley College</strong></p><p>Catherine McAuley College is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school located in the beautiful central Victorian city of <a href="https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/explore-bendigo" rel="nofollow">Bendigo</a>. The College has a proud tradition of catholic education and a long <a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/our-college/history-2/" rel="nofollow">history</a> dating back to 1876 and is now situated across two campuses, one in the city centre and one on 70 acres, 6.5kms from the city centre. </p><p>The College is a member of <a href="https://www.mercy.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">Mercy Education Limited,</a> with schools located across Australia. The Mercy values of compassion, courage, respect, justice, service and hospitality guide our way and our touchstone statement supports these values: ‘<strong>inspiring members of our community to be learners impelled to thrive and serve</strong>’. </p><p>The current enrolment is approximately 1500 students supported by approximately 230 staff, with significant growth forecast and plans well underway for further exciting future developments. The College enjoys an enviable reputation with innovative partnerships and constantly evolving master plan and infrastructure improvements.</p><p>We are dedicated to developing students who are critical and creative thinkers, with the skills to be self-motivated in the pursuit of knowledge. Our students are empowered to see themselves as positive agents of change, who are called to participate actively and ethically in society as young men and women of Mercy. To explore what happens in our <a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/discover/academic/academic/" rel="nofollow">learning areas</a> across both campuses, please visit our <a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/our-college/principals-welcome/" rel="nofollow">website</a>, take a <a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/vt-coolock/" rel="nofollow">virtual tour</a> or look through <a href="https://openhouse.cmc.vic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">Open House</a> which also includes further 3D tours.</p><p>The College is a <a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/discover/faith-mission/regen/" rel="nofollow">reGEN</a> school committed to promoting and adopting an integrated curriculum approach to sustainable living including respecting, conserving, and renewing our global environment. </p><p>Catherine McAuley College is a <a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/our-college/child-safety/" rel="nofollow">child-safe</a> and child-friendly environment where everyone is safe and free to live life to the full without any concern for their safety.</p><p> </p><p><i>A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd</i></p><p><i>ABN 69 154 531 870</i></p>