Job Title: Education Assistant - Aboriginal Student Support
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a part-time Education Assistant supporting Aboriginal students in a school setting. The successful applicant will work closely with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in areas including literacy, numeracy, and cultural initiatives.
This role is part of the Aboriginal Education Assistant Program, providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students according to their areas of need.
About You
* Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the Catholic School mission and purpose within the broader Catholic Church.
* Be from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.
* Have the ability to support the literacy and numeracy needs of students and/or cultural initiatives.
* Good communication skills and be comfortable with Aboriginal community liaison.
* Flexible in independently attending various schools and able to adapt to a variety of working conditions.
* Ability to interact positively with students.
* Technical competence in appropriate technologies.
* Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the wider school community.
Desirable Selection Criteria
The following qualifications are desirable:
* Previous experience in similar settings.
* Certificate III in School Support or equivalent.
* Experience in educational settings such as schools and classrooms, experience in supporting boys' and girls' cultural programs.
* Experience working with children in classroom and small group.
* Willingness to undertake further professional learning.
General Capabilities
The successful applicant will possess:
* Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Working with Children Clearance
This role requires a Working With Children Check prior to employment.