School Officer First Nations Education
Commencement Date: 25 January 2025
Employment Type: Term Time, permanent (38 hours per school week)
Salary Range: School Officer - Level 5 - $38.29 to $40.15 Gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications: 8am, Friday 22 November 2024
St Mary's Catholic College, Woree, Cairns
Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education for the families. The College has a strong academic focus combined with offering a stimulating vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest across all areas.
About the Role
St Mary’s Catholic College is a thriving Catholic College with approximately 1000 students. First Nations students and their families form a culturally strong and highly valued part of our St Mary’s family. This key role provides opportunities for education and celebrations that promote understanding, respect and harmony.
The role and responsibilities of the School Officer - First Nations Education (SOFNE) is primarily one of communication and liaison between Diocesan Schools, Catholic Education Services and local Indigenous people, communities and agencies to increase student engagement and outcomes for Indigenous students. The position has a strong cultural focus that extends to advice and action on broad issues, including the enrichment of cultural awareness within the schools.
SOFNEs develop, promote and maintain communication networks between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the parents or guardians, the community and the school. They conduct their role in collaboration with school staff and the school Principal.
Work Requirements
Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionSchool Officer First Nations Position Description.
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply:
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Enquiries:
Principal - Kerry MandersP: 4044 4200E: smw.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au
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