<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Nicholls, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-Time, Temporary</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$68,194 + Superannuation (paid pro-rata for part-time positions)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Start Date:&nbsp;</strong>From Commencement (as soon as possible after successful interview) to December 15 2023</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Sunday 19 February 2023</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">St John Paul II College is a welcoming and inclusive learning community where diversity is embraced and learning outcomes are maximised for each individual. The College is a flagship college of best practice in education for the Catholic community of the region: a unique, innovative educational environment where every student can flourish.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The Australian Defence Force recognises that the Defence lifestyle has a unique effect on families including parents, carers, partners and children. In recognition of this impact, the Australian Defence force is committed to providing support within schools for Defence families enabling these families to have a sense of belonging within a particular school community. The occupant of this position will provide information, support and develop a range of activities for the students of Australian Defence Force families to ease the impact of mobility and service-related parental absence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">As part of the Defence School Mentor Program objectives, the occupant of the position will work alongside the school to support Defence students’ social and emotional wellbeing in alignment with the school’s pastoral care policies and procedures.The position will also involve providing Defence families with information about the school environment and supports, as well as building knowledge of staff within the school to support the wellbeing needs of students from a Defence background.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">This appointment is temporary in nature as it is dependent on a specific programme which is not of an ongoing nature.&nbsp; Should such funding be withdrawn, this Contract may be terminated earlier than the specified end date in line with the termination provisions contained within this Contract.</span></em></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Your application for this position should specifically address each of the selection criteria listed below. Short listing and selection will be based upon responses to these selection criteria</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated ability to empathise and work with young people.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Appropriate qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated high level of communication skills both oral and written and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people e.g. students, school principal, school staff, parents, Defence Members and their families.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Ability to liaise with a range of individuals and community groups.&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated skills in advocacy and negotiations including problem solving and conflict resolution are essential</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Demonstrated ability to organise own work, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and as a team member, and maintain confidentiality.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Ability to plan, organise, evaluate and deliver innovative and creative programs, resources and activities relating to mobile families, students and the school community.</span></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.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>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 <a href="https://www.jpc.act.edu.au/">website</a>. 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 Nicola Grieb on 02 6163 4900 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au">nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</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/501024/defence-school-mentor-st-john-paul-ii-college-nicholls-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>