The Role:

Are you a passionate Cultural Educator looking to make a positive impact on at risk youth in a school setting? If so, we have an opportunity for you at our CARE school as a Cultural Engagement Support.

As a Cultural Engagement Support, you will work closely with the Principal and Teachers to assist and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Your role will involve:

• Liaising with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Providing cultural safety and creating a supportive environment.
• Building strong connections with students and their families.

This position will be offered on a permanent full-time basis working 76 hours a fortnight.

Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position.

Who Are We?

The Communicare Academy is an independent, non-government CARE (Curriculum and Re-engagement in Education) school operated by Communicare. We are committed to providing at-risk and disengaged young people with high quality education options in a flexible and supportive learning environment.

We provide a holistic education experience that meets the diverse needs of our students including small classes, education support staff, social-emotional development programs, personalised and flexible timetable options, excursions and camps, wrap-around student support services from a variety of in-school specialists and additional Communicare Inc. support services.

Communicare is committed to reconciliation and values the cultures and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan has enabled our organisation to gain a deeper understanding and apply innovative approaches for advancing reconciliation, equality and equity.

This is your chance to join an organisation with an exceptional team culture, driven by a commitment to diversity, respect and fairness.

Selection Criteria

• Under section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Established knowledge of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander culture, society and kinship networks as well as the ability to communicate with and be accepted by Aboriginal people and communities.
• Ability to build relationships and connections with colleagues, students and families
• Excellent computer skills
• Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
• Unrestricted drivers’ licence
• Working With Children Check

What we can offer you

• Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
• Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Paid parental leave policy
• Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents
• Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program

How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 30th November 2024.

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Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.

Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.