Position: Emerging Leaders Coordinator Commencing Date: 20 January 2025 Tenure: Term Time, Permanent Salary Range: $35.93 - $37.06 per hour pending experience Closing Date: Monday, 18 November 2024 unless filled prior Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 450 students.Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with "Christ Our Light".Our students, staff, and parents are partners focused on holistic education within a welcoming and caring environment.Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal.We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual.We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed, responsible, compassionate and just.Students, staff, and parents learn best in situations of loving relationships and mutual respect.About the role Good Shepherd Catholic School, Mount Isa is seeking an experienced and dedicated Emerging Leaders Coordinator .This is a term time, permanent position completing 35 hours per week starting on the 20 January 2025.The primary purpose of the Emerging Leaders Coordinator is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist Indigenous students with learning and development.This role also provides quality, timely and efficient coordination and administration support to the Emerging Leaders Project.The Emerging Leaders Coordinator works under the guidance of the College Principal, Emerging Leaders Project Officer and Indigenous Education Advisers to provide assistance to Indigenous students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs.The role holder will be required to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality in the performance of all duties and the ability to prioritise the work demands of the college and the Emerging Leaders Project.About You Experience Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the learning needs of Indigenous students Ability to provide information and support to stakeholders regarding Indigenous communities Demonstrated experience in an operational/administrative support position, preferably within a corporate services function, with the provision of focused professional, administrative and secretariat support at a high level Advanced knowledge of office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements Experience and proficiency in the use of Google and Microsoft Office Suites at an advanced level Demonstrated experience of contemporary office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements.Skills Understanding and ability to develop links between the school and Indigenous communities Demonstrated knowledge of meeting procedures and planning Conference and event organisation and associated protocols including catering and travel logistics Knowledge of record management systems Ability to exercise discretion and judgement whilst achieving outcomes within time constraints.Attributes Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to process improvement in a complex environment Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.Mandatory Criteria Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.Minimum certificate level or higher qualification or equivalent relevant experience Current Driver's Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.Desirable Criteria Certificate IV in Business Administration Knowledge and experience of Indigenous culture, and the unique challenges faced by Indigenous Students Previous experience in the education field would be considered advantageous.For more information please refer to the Position Description.What we offer Per hourly increase of 3.00% from 18 November 2024 Competitive hourly rate Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary Modern facilities, equipment and resources Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service 14 Weeks' paid parental leave Deferred Salary Scheme Access to corporate health schemes Induction processes and professional learning programs Access to Employee Assistance Program Well-being programs and initiatives Our Organisation Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students.Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.How to apply Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description Upload a current resume Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.Close Date: 3.00pm Monday, 18 November 2024 unless filled prior.For more career opportunities, click here.Apply Now