* Collaborative and supportive environment
* Cross campus role in vibrant boarding school located on Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri and Taungurung lands of the Kulin nation
* Flexibility in the role to include a teaching component for interested teachers
About the role
* Support the pastoral care and learning needs of First Nations students across campuses.
* Lead and develop First Nations programs, policies and practices and enhance cultural awareness across campuses.
* Read more about the School's Indigenous Programme
What you will be doing
* Oversee new student orientation and transition across campuses.
* Work collaboratively with Heads of House, House Mentors and broader Teaching Staff to support student pastoral and learning needs.
* Meet regularly with First Nations students, facilitating connections within and across year levels.
* Monitor the wellbeing and academic progress of First Nations students.
* Be a point of contact and cultivate and maintain strong connections with families.
* Liaise with Yalari Student Support Officers and Mentors to ensure comprehensive support.
* Organise cultural activities for students.
* Plan and facilitate Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week events, and other related cultural events.
* Work with teachers to support the implementation of First Nations perspectives into the curriculum.
* Work with key stakeholders to implement the School's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and lead the current RAP working group and support the chair.
* Undertake and coordinate the administrative functions associated with the First Nations Program, including beginning and end of term travel through Abstudy.
* Contribute to the CARE Team and other student-led initiatives in response to the Reconciliation Action Plan.
What we are looking for
* Knowledge and understanding of First Nations communities and cultures.
* Knowledge of learning and wellbeing needs of First Nations students.
* Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support positive outcomes for First Nations students.
* Well-developed organisational skills.
* Exceptional relationship management skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Well-developed digital literacy.
What we offer
* Attractive salary and superannuation
* A range of benefits such as access to the School's Wellbeing Centre and daily lunch during the school term.
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