MacKillop Education is a Catholic Specialist P-12 School that comprises of three school campuses; Geelong, Maidstone and Caulfield. It caters for children and young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream education. The students referred to MacKilllop have a history and/or ongoing experience of trauma and their needs are complex and diverse; self-regulation is difficult for our students and this can result in challenging social and emotional behaviours.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This position is situated within MacKillop Education and based at the MacKillop Caulfield Campus. The aim of the Education Support position is to enhance the classroom learning and wellbeing of students, in partnership with a Key Teacher. Education Support play a key role in engaging students in the classroom, co-regulating with students when dysregulated and doing a myriad of administrative duties to support learning in the classroom. Education Support may be required to work with students individually and in small groups, across the school programs
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This is a Full-Time, fixed-term opportunity (38 hours per week), based in Caulfield, VIC within our MacKillop Education Program.
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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
To be successful in this role you will have:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Relevant experience in residential work will be highly regarded.
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A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
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Relevant work experience and a minimum Diploma Qualification, Certificate IV in Education Support or Special needs or equivalent.
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An understanding and commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation, including Sanctuary Commitments, as outlined above, and a capacity to represent MacKillop values as required by the role.
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An understanding of teaching and learning strategies and the ability to implement these as required.
You must have a:
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Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
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Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
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Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
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Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
For more information, please contact:
Angela Alibrando at [email protected]
WHAT WE OFFER:
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More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
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Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
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Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
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First Nations career pathways – Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
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Community & connection – Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network
OUR COMMITTMENT:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
