Aboriginal School and Community Educator

All Saints Primary in Tumbarumba is looking for an Aboriginal School and Community Educator to undertake a Permanent, Part-Time position to work with school communities and provide a welcoming and safe place for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their children, commencing ASAP.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

• Be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, dedicated to providing quality education to students.
• Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
• We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.
• Support for employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

This role exists to support All Saint's Tumbarumba Primary to provide a welcoming and safe place for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their children. As the school is located in Wiradjuri (and Yorta Yorta) country, the term Aboriginal will be used to refer to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, parents and carers. The Aboriginal School and Community Educator (ASCE) will engage in opportunities which support the learning, pastoral and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal students, their families and community. Communication with Aboriginal families, school personnel and forming partnerships with local Aboriginal organisations and Elders is essential.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport.

Salary: Level 5A $48.44 per hour - Averaged (school term-time only).

Position Requirements:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be able to engage and connect with Aboriginal Elders and local community organisations.
• Supportive of the purpose, vision and values of Catholic Education.
• The ability to work independently, supportively and collaboratively with all community members.
• Effective communication skills in a variety of settings.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.
• NSW Working with Children Check.
• Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team. CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care. CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.