<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Canberra, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time, Fixed-term &amp; Permanent/Ongoing</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$152,946 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Commencing 24 January 2022</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;12:00pm, Wednesday 6 October 2021</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">St Mary MacKillop College is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, the support of family life, and the enrichment of all our people. The curriculum at St Mary MacKillop College is undertaken in an environment where each person is valued and respected as an individual whose personal growth is of paramount importance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong><br>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Principal Pastoral Care to join our vibrant and comprehensive team at St Mary MacKillop College.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Please note that this position is for an initial two-year period with an opportunity for further extensions. Two further extensions (each of four years) may be offered based on performance outcomes. The position will be underpinned by a permanent (ongoing) teaching position within Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none"> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A capacity to support, enliven and advocate on behalf of the Catholic foundation of the College and its Vision.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Excellence as a school teacher (as understood by the professional standards) in one or more curriculum areas.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A fully evolved vision of the place of pastoral care in a large, coeducational Catholic school.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A record of success, innovation and initiative in project management of programmes that strategically respond to and enhance pastoral care and learning in a school setting</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Communication skills that include enhanced ability to listen, speak and write with varied purpose to a variety of stakeholders. Sensitivity, empathy, excellent literacy and an understanding of confidentiality are necessary in this repertoire of skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Advanced organisation and strategic planning skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Success in building capacity in others through mentoring, the provision of professional learning, performance management and enhancement and, when necessary, through the conduct of challenging conversations.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">An understanding of the world of the adolescent including its joys and wonders and current and emerging issues impacting on their formation of character and their learning.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">A capacity to bring wisdom and judgement informed by data, research and evidence to collective decision making.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong><br>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the position description.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="https://www.mackillop.act.edu.au/">here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Mackillop Recruitment on&nbsp;02 6209 5215 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@mackillop.act.edu.au">recruitment@mackillop.act.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/497919/assistant-principal-pastoral-care-st-mary-mackillop-college-canberra-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>