Defence School Mentor

About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Ripley Central State School
Ripley Central State School (Prep to year 6) is located in the growing Ripley area and opened in Term 1, 2023 (on 23rd January).
We are planned in stages of development to cater for just over 1200 students. The school site is situated in an estate named Ripley Valley and will be located on Binnies Road. Access to our administration is via Gazania Street, with a parent and visitor carpark for easy access.
Our staff have exceptional relational skills, are driven to build a positive, welcoming and supportive school culture and willing to commit to the school's development and expediential growth. They have a strong work ethic, a desire to collaborate and a commitment to connecting with community.
Your Opportunity
Provide information and support on a range of activities for dependants of Defence members and families to ease the impact of mobility and service related parental absence. You will also assist in building the capability of the school to support Defence students and their families while adhering to school policies and priorities.
Your Role
**Responsibilities include**:

- Support and assist young people from Defence families to integrate into the school community to facilitate a supportive educational environment for them.
- Create a greater and ongoing awareness within the school community of the needs of young people from Defence families.
- Assist Defence parents and students to become familiar with the school and its facilities and raise awareness of their unique needs within the school community.
- Work with individuals, groups, families' social and emotional wellbeing and provide advocacy support for them as required.
- Provide information to young people from Defence families and refer them to appropriate support services when necessary.
- Identify the issues and needs of students from Defence families and develop resources and programs to support them.
- Attend network meetings conducted by the local Education Liaison Officer and provide data for the end of term and end of year reports.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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