Location: Braddon, ACT 
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time  
Salary Range: $83,170 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on skills and experience.
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 16 March 2025 

About Merici College 

At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7–12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11–12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.

About the Role 

The Defence School Mentor plays a vital role in supporting the well-being and academic success of students from Defence families. This position focuses on building strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff to create a supportive and inclusive school environment. The Defence School Mentor develops and coordinates programs and activities that help students adjust to the challenges of relocation and parental absence due to service commitments. By providing guidance, advocacy, and connections to community resources, the Defence School Mentor ensures that Defence families feel supported and engaged within the school community.

Benefits and Opportunities 

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice 

Qualifications  

• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. 

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. 
 
Other Eligibility Criteria 

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. 
• This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.  

For further information about the School please visit our https://www.merici.act.edu.au/ ">website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Nicola McLennan on 02 6243 4100 or via email nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au

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