Indigenous Community Engagement Officer - Darwin Flexible School
Continuing, Full-Time
Start to be negotiated as soon as possible with successful applicant
About the Organisation
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,500 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally.
We're excited to share that the Darwin campus of St Joseph's Catholic Flexible School is preparing to open its doors, offering a new opportunity for Young People in the Northern Territory.
Our schools provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for Young People who have experienced barriers to education.
Here at Flexis, we focus on helping students reconnect with learning, build confidence, and feel part of a caring community.
As part of the national EREA Flexible Schools network, and building on the success of our Alice Springs campus, Darwin will offer relationship-based, trauma-informed education that meets each student where they are.
About the Role
Staff are expected to work within the framework of common ground and demonstrate the ability to work under the four principles of operation; Respect, Honesty, Participation and Safe and Legal.
To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
The Duties of the Role
Supporting effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education
Promote and support the physical health and emotional wellbeing of the young people
Contributing to the development and implementation of the Flexible School's objectives and planning
Contributing to the maintenance of a supportive and inclusive school environment with specific consideration for First Nations Young People
Build relationships and collaborate with the school, staff, young people and their families in relation to planning, actions and achieving outcomes
Support young people to engage with relevant external agencies through appropriate referral pathways and stakeholder meetings
Create and maintain connections and working arrangements with key stakeholders, elders, First Nations community and agency organisations
Liaise with staff and young people to coordinate activities and educational opportunities that acknowledge Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week and other significant events
Advise school leadership team on matters effecting First Nations community, young people and families
About You
Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition
Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure
Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses
Requirements of the Role
To fulfil the role, a person must hold and maintain a current Queensland Working with Children Clearance (Blue Card).
No formal qualification or previous experience is required, however, a Certificate qualification or higher is highly desirable or previous experience in a similar role.
What We Can Offer You
Edmund Rice charism
Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning
Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p / a
Induction, Wellbeing and Professional Development Opportunities
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to Apply
To apply for a position, please complete the application form below.
To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Michelle Kinnane, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on or via email.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.
These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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