St Joseph's College, Banora Point

St Joseph's College caters to approximately 800 students from Years 7 - 12, forming part of St Joseph's Parish, Tweed Heads. Located on the beautiful Far North Coast of NSW, the College has a mission to promote an attitude of excellence among staff and students to provide students with an education in the Catholic tradition within a caring, supportive and disciplined environment where high expectations see students work toward attaining the fullness of life. 

We employ over 100 teaching and support staff. Our teaching staff strives to provide dynamic learning opportunities for all students to achieve success.

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

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Indigenous Education Worker

Part time, permanent position

12 hours per week

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Duties will include:

• General teacher assistance, organisation and resource preparation
• Working with students
• Assistance with playground duties
• Leading Cultural Group Experience with students
• Liaising with parents and local community organisations

Essential Criteria: 

• Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (must provide proof)
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance
• compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Selection Criteria will focus on: 

• An understanding of and commitment to Catholic ethos and values
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge and appreciation of the ways students learn
• Ability to lead cultural groups
• Sound ICT competency
• Preparedness to work with small groups of children and willingness to work alongside Teachers in the classroom 

The Indigenous Education Worker will also act as a role model for students by encouraging them to take pride in all aspects of their schooling.

Position description

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees including a Parish Priest, Priest or Minister.

Applications must be received by 3.00pm Friday 31 March 2023

 Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

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

An equal opportunity employer.