Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer

**Estimated start date**:Commencing Jan 2025

**Position tenure**:Fixed Term

**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

**Tenure duration**(where Fixed Term)**:Fixed Term Contract for 2025

**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:18 hours per week (3days per week)

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:Level 4 $35.90/hour(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

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

Mary MacKillop College is a vibrant Catholic girl’s school for students from Years 7 to 12. Founded in 1964, we have a rich history and tradition, grounded in our Catholic faith and the teachings of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint.

We pride ourselves on partnering with parents and the wider community to holistically educate girls to ensure they are empowered to be the women of tomorrow.

Staff are passionate about providing an education for girls in a caring and safe learning environment that allows them to thrive and flourish, while being willing to take learning risks. Honouring the uniqueness of every individual and grounded in a culture of welcome, we know that success looks different for everyone, and we are committed to helping all our students realise their full potential. Our educational belief encourages students to be curious about their passions and to seek out challenges. Staff work to develop our students holistically and equip our students with skills necessary to build critical and creative thinking to better understand and positively contribute to society.

The size of our school enables all our students to ‘be known by name’ and the education provided at Mary MacKillop College allows girls to thrive, allowing them to step confidently into the world.

**Purpose and Scope of the Role**

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer provides broad support across aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student education at the College level to assist the Principal and Leadership Team, teachers and professional staff to:

- support student learning and Wellbeing to improve student attendance, engagement and outcomes.
- provide individualised support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and parents/families to improve educational outcomes through nuanced schooling, cultural and pastoral support.
- deepen a respectful understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities to all members of a college/school community.

**Collaboration and Initiative**

Collaboration and initiative are valued in this role to achieve the purpose and scope of the role. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer will work closely with key teams within the College including the College Leadership Team, the Wellbeing Team and the Diverse Learning Team, as well as the teaching and administrative staff of the College. The Liaison Officer works to maintain and improve partnerships with students, parents and staff. The College is committed to its Reconciliation Action Plan and the Liaison Officer will work with key stakeholders of our College community (including external stakeholders) to achieve our commitment to Reconciliation.

**Desirable Applicants**

This role is identified as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) as amended. Applicants will be invited to complete a response as confirmation of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Work experience in a similar or related Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school support role working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait students within a school environment or with a school student focus delivering culturally appropriate programs to support cultural awareness will be highly regarded. Applicants should be in possession of AQF Certificate qualification and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience supporting student education participation may be desirable. Applicants should have eligibility to work within Australia and hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

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**: Peta Griffin

**Contact number**: 3266 2100

**Closing date**:25-Jan-2025