Description:
Role Description/Criteria
About the role:
This exciting position is based in the vibrant community of Clifton Hill within MacKillop Education Clifton Hill (MacKillop Specialist School, F-12), where you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, reporting directly to the Education and Wellbeing Leader. Rooted in our Catholic ethos and values, we are passionately dedicated to promoting equity and providing inclusive learning opportunities for all students. Our belief in the transformative power of education fuels our commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.
As an Education Support team member, you will collaborate closely with fellow educators to deliver engaging, high-quality learning programs that cater to the diverse needs of our students—especially those with neurodiverse requirements. With only 10 students per classroom, you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections and provide tailored support in a focused, enriching environment. Join us in making a difference and helping each student flourish in their unique learning journey!
We are looking for 6 permanent full time (38 hours per week) Education Support staff for an exciting opportunity based in our new school in Clifton Hill within our MacKillop Education, Clifton Hill program. The position reports to the Education and Wellbeing Coordinator. This position will start at the end of April 2025.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
- Relevant work experience and a minimum Diploma Qualification, Certificate IV in Education Support or Special needs or equivalent.
- An understanding and commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation, including Sanctuary Commitments, as outlined above, and a capacity to represent MacKillop values as required by the role.
- An understanding of teaching and learning strategies and the ability to implement these as required.
Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
You must have a:
- Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
- Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)
Our offer:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
- Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
- Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
- Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.
For more information, please contact:
Kris Bardon at: kris.bardon@mackillop.org.au or on 03 5245 2126.
Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Application Procedures
https://www.livehire.com/careers/mackillop/job/YGNDJ/MRBK6XGLH6/education-support?useBrowserBack=true
Details: Address: 25 - 33 Oxford Street
Whittington
Phone: 5248 2557
Website: https://www.mackillopeducation.vic.edu.au
Principal: Ms Anne Henderson
Enquiries: principal@mackillop.org.au
Applications Close: 23/03/2025
Position: Education Support Employee
Type: Ongoing
Hours per Week: Full-time
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