Tas Assistant

Posted: 27/03/2023- Closing Date: 24/04/2023- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Adamstown- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Pius X High School Adamstown is seeking a temporary part time (6hrs p/w on Fridays) TAS Assistant to join the team as soon as possible for the remainder of the year.

St Pius X High School, Adamstown, is a coeducational Catholic School serving students in Years 7 to 10. The community at St Pius X High School aims for excellence in all areas of study, providing a range of opportunities for all students to experience success. St Pius X has a proud history and an excellent reputation in the Newcastle region, priding itself on providing a space where the creativity, skill and talent of its teaching staff are appreciated, embraced and encouraged. The curriculum incorporates both traditional and contemporary courses; students regularly perform well above the state average in NAPLAN tests and continue to be high achievers in the Higher School Certificate.

The position of TAS Assistant will be responsible for providing direct support and assistance to the Technology Teachers and contributing to the maintenance and development of a safe working TAS and Workshop environment. This position will form part of a team and work closely with, and take direction from, the TAS Leader of Learning and members of the School Leadership Team.

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect, and is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement, and the Codes of Conduct.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the community
- Sound understanding of, and commitment to WH&S standards and requirements including maintaining records such as Chemical Safety Records
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment
- Demonstrated experience in workshop maintenance in a school setting or equivalent
- Demonstrated capacity to maintain machinery and tools in the schools TAS Workshops
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake inventory management and ordering systems in a school setting or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organise production sequences to ensure Workshop efficiency
- Wood/Metal Workshop Experience (Desirable)

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Qualifications in building and/or carpentry or relevant experience
- Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Willingness to Comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A - Accreditation to Work

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed** **under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

**Applications close: Monday 24 April 2023 at 11.59pm