Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college that offers outstanding educational opportunities to approximately 370 students within a supportive and caring environment. The College is recognised throughout Northern Queensland as a school that has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields. Students are offered a diverse curriculum in modern, well-equipped facilities with impressive grounds and sports ovals.

About the role

Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham is seeking an experienced and dedicated Emerging Leaders Coordinator and/or Assiting Student Learning officer. This is a term time, permanent position completing 18-30 hours per week.

The primary purpose of the Emerging Leaders Coordinator is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist Indigenous students with learning and development. This role also provides quality, timely and efficient coordination and administration support to the Emerging Leaders Project. The Emerging Leaders Coordinator works under the guidance of the College Principal, Emerging Leaders Project Officer and Indigenous Education Advisers to provide assistance to Indigenous students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs.

The role holder will be required to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality in the performance of all duties and the ability to prioritise the work demands of the college and the Emerging Leaders Project.

About You

Experience

Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the learning needs of First Nations students

Ability to provide information and support to stakeholders regarding First Nations communities

Demonstrated experience in an operational/administrative support position, preferably within a corporate services function, with the provision of focused professional, administrative and secretariat support at a high level

Advanced knowledge of office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements

Experience and proficiency in the use of Google and Microsoft Office Suites at an advanced level

Demonstrated experience of contemporary office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements.

Skills

Understanding and ability to develop links between the school and First Nations communities

Demonstrated knowledge of meeting procedures and planning

Conference and event organisation and associated protocols including catering and travel logistics

Knowledge of record management systems

Ability to exercise discretion and judgement whilst achieving outcomes within time constraints.

Attributes

Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities

High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work

Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to process improvement in a complex environment

Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.

Mandatory Criteria

Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

Minimum certificate level or higher qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Current Driver’s Licence

Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Knowledge and experience of First Nations culture, and the unique challenges faced by First Nations Students

Previous experience in the education field would be considered advantageous.

For more information please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

Competitive hourly rate

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Deferred Salary Scheme

Access to corporate health schemes

Induction processes and professional learning programs

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Well-being programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.