School Officer

**Estimated start date**:Commencing January 2025

**Position tenure**:Full Time - Perm

**Weeks worked**:Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays

**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:38hrs p/w**

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 6 - $41.43 p/h + Super(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

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

**St Joseph’s College is a Catholic College - a community which is founded on Christ’s teachings and the virtues which are espoused by our patron, St Mary MacKillop and charisms of the Josephite Sisters. It is the responsibility of all staff to uphold these values which form the foundation for all of our work in this context. St Joseph’s College is committed to the provision of life-long and life-giving educational opportunities for students, within a supportive school environment.**

The **Hospitality Pathways Lead** is a member of the College Admin Support Team responsible for establishing an Institute for Excellence in Food Technology at St Joseph's College.

The intention of this initiative is to provide industry pathways to hospitality careers on the Gold Coast and offer tailored educational pathways for students in Years 10 to 12.

**It is essential that the role holder**:

- Deeply understands the core values and ethos of Catholic schooling across the range of college life and be faithful to the implication of that at all times when dealing with people.
- Demonstrated capacity for initiative and a proactive attitude
- Demonstrated collaborative, supportive and positive work habits within a team environment.
- Extensive industry experience with expertise in the food technology and hospitality curriculum areas
- Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with industry and advocate for our students

The role holder, in consultation with leadership and teaching staff, will develop a comprehensive curriculum for the Institute for Excellence in Food Technology, incorporating practical and theoretical components.
They will establish partnerships with food industries on the Gold Coast, primary producers in the Scenic Rim and seafood and fisheries in the Coomera region.
They will oversee the operation of the student run cafe and assist to develop tailored pathways for students in Years 10 to 12.

**Communication Skills**
- Strong inter-personal skills with a focus on rapport building, listening, and questioning skills.
- Advanced level communication skills - written and oral.
- Very high ability to interact diplomatically with the College staff, parents, students and other community members.
- High regard for confidentiality, reliability and integrity

**General Administrative Skills**
- High level of competency with all Microsoft Office products and familiarity with SharePoint
- High level of ability to work autonomously, prioritising work and delivering to deadlines.
- Maintain a welcoming, positive environment for staff, parents, students and other community members.

**The duties of this role encompass, but are not limited to, the following**:

- Establish the Institute for Excellence in Food Technology
- In class support for Food Technology classes
- Develop industry pathways
- Partner with other BCE schools where possible
- Build relationships with industry partners
- Develop curriculum
- Develop tailored pathways for senior students
- Work with school leadership team members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to define the requirements, goals, and annual planning.

Tertiary qualifications at Associate Diploma/Diploma level or equivalent qualifications in Hospitality may be required by the employer or knowledge, qualifications and experience that are determined by the employer as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
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- Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _commitment to the safeguarding of children_ and promotes a culture where _**_student protection is everyone’s responsibility_**_. Successful applicants will complete requisite _Working With Children (WWC)_ pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._

**Contact**: Paul Easton

**Contact number**: 0756705500

**Closing date**:29-Dec-2024

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