Aboriginal Education Officer

St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee
Co-educational, K-12 (dual campus)
Temporary, Part Time Position (60 hrs/fortnight)
Commencing: 31 January 2025
Pay rate: From $34.74/hr

About the Role
This is an identified position ie this position is open to people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.*

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Education Officer to join the team at St Matthews Catholic School in Mudgee.

Reporting directly to the Principal, and accountable to the Education Officer: Leader of Aboriginal Education, the Aboriginal Education Officer performs a wide range of duties. These duties may consist of (but not limited to):

• To act as an intermediary and contact person for Aboriginal students and families within the school and school system
• To assist the teaching staff in achieving targets and meeting outcomes outlined in school and diocesan strategic plans in response to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander National Education Strategy (2015) to accelerate improvements in educational outcomes for Aboriginal students and young people
• To support schools in ensuring that the curriculum is culturally inclusive across all Key Learning Areas (KLAs)
• To assist the Principal and School Executive by providing support for Aboriginal families to resolve student pastoral care issues
• To provide encouragement and emotional support for Aboriginal students.

About You
We are looking for someone who is able to address the following selection criteria (please submit a separate document outlining):

• Provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. 
• Demonstrate understanding of and sincere commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education, including the values of social justice, equity and reconciliation.
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in literacy and numeracy especially as it relates to assisting students. 
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team to cater for the needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational issues that affect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students. 
• Demonstrate links with the local Aboriginal community. 
• Demonstrate ability to promote and celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander traditions and culture within the whole school.
• Provide proof of at least 5 years workplace experience.

About Our Offer

• Good work-life balance, working 60 hours per fortnight
• Access to the diocese’s wellbeing incentives such as membership with Fitness Passport and free EAP
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• Salary packaging available
• Be paid throughout the whole year, with school holidays off

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Matthews Catholic School, located in Mudgee, NSW, offers Kindergarten to Year 12 education in a thriving community. With unprecedented growth over the past decade, our multi-campus system now accommodates over 1000 students. Our Primary Campus delivers exceptional learning experiences for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, while our secondary campus experiences remarkable enrollment growth. Committed to a faith-centered education, we foster academic, spiritual, and personal growth. Our vibrant community is founded on strong values, providing a rewarding work environment amidst the picturesque beauty of Mudgee.

Click here to find out more about St Matthew’s Catholic School, Mudgee.

How to Apply
If you think this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume and cover letter
• A separate document addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 28 November 2024

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6372 1742.

*Note: Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified positions are genuine occupational qualified positions under section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

An employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.