Atsi School Support Officer, St Peter's School

**Estimated start date**:January 2025
**Position tenure**:Part Time | Fixed Term - to the end of 2025 school year
**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:10 hours per week - 2 days per week. Days are negotiable.
**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 3 - Full time hourly rate $27.65 p/h(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

St Peter's is a Catholic primary school, situated in central Caboolture with a student population of 660 and a staff of 75. St Peter’s is a proud Josephite school living the vision promoted by St Mary MacKillop - ‘Never see a need without doing something about it’. St Peter’s has a long and proud tradition of educating students in the Caboolture area and providing quality Catholic education to all students. Our school is one of high expectations and all staff are dedicated to growing the whole student. Our facilities are first class and provide wonderful learning opportunities.

At St Peter’s we educate for 21st Century learners who are successful, creative, confident, active, informed and empowered to shape and enrich our world. 21st Century learning at St Peter’s is underpinned by effective pedagogy and spaces that are engaging, motivational and relevant for the learning taking place. At St Peter’s we believe that every child is capable of success which is reflected in our high expectations to maximise the learning progress and achievement of every student. **Explore **our school websit**e to learn more about us.**

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander School Support Officer**

Under limited supervision of the Principal or nominee, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander School Support Officer provides assistance to teachers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families to support improved student learning, and well-being and engagement outcomes. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander School Support Officer:

- provides cultural and pastoral support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within the school and their families.
- participate in the delivery of school Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education support to advance student attendance, engagement and retention.
- provide information to the school community on local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives and protocols.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Adhere to and support the vision, mission and values of Brisbane Catholic Education and the achievement of Brisbane Catholic Education’s strategic priorities.
- Liaise with the principal and school staff on protocols for interacting with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in relation to staff and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the school and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education activities.
- Work with teachers and school specialist staff to discuss with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents the educational progress of their children.
- Work with teacher and other school staff to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in all school activities, including excursions.
- Provide information to the school community about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and cultural perspectives.
- Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness for all students with particular reference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Support effective relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and school staff.
- Liaise with the Principal and school staff on protocols for interacting with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in relation to staff, students and educational activities.
- Work as part of a school team to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in relation to their attendance, school participation and retention.
- Operate as a member of a broader school support team and contribute to team meetings and broader school activities.

**ORGANISATIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

In all aspects of the role, the role holder will commit to and enliven Brisbane Catholic Education values of:
**Excellence**

**Integrity**

**Justice**

**Hope**
- Inspired by our Catholic tradition, strive for excellence_
- As witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ, act ethically_
- As people of faith, foster respectful relationships, advocating for and empathising with those at the margins_
- Empowered by the Spirit, embrace the future with confidence_

**Workplace Health & Safety Responsibilities**:
Each staff member is responsible for ensuring their health and safety by:

- complying with health and safety instructions;
- acting to avoid, eliminate or minimise hazards;
- not wilfully placing at risk