Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to thrive in their education?

We are seeking a culturally knowledgeable and committed Teacher Aide (Identified) to join our school community.

You will play a vital role in strengthening relationships between the school and the community, providing guidance and support that reflect cultural knowledge, identity, and connection.

This is your chance to be part of a dedicated team that values inclusivity, respect, and student achievement, in a part-time role working 36 hours per fortnight at 0.47 FTE.

We also have a Community Education Counsellor (Identified) position that may be worked in conjunction with this role; if you are interested, please see the "About the Role" section for the job ad link.

Job details

About the School

At Tullawong State High School, we empower every student to reach their full potential through a strong culture of learning, inclusion, and high expectations. Guided by our values of Courage, Integrity, Diligence and Respect, we create opportunities for all students to thrive academically and personally. With access to diverse programs, real-world learning and strong community partnerships, our students are prepared to succeed in school and beyond. Join a team committed to making every lesson count and helping every student soar. 

About Role

Click here to view the job ad for the Community Education Counsellor (Identified) position at Tullawong State High School, which can be worked in conjunction with this role.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Community Education Counsellor (Identified), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions.
• Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
• Development of activities which promote productive partnerships between individual and group members of the community, under the relevant teacher or other staff member responsible for the indigenous portfolio.
• Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Mandatory Requirements for and Identified Role:  

It is a genuine occupational requirement for Identified roles that the position be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.  

Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage  

For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:  

• Of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; 
• Accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.  

By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.  

Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the how you may be assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MNR646898_25T - Role Description (PDF, 266KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants