A Co-educational Catholic High School serving the Shoalhaven area with an enrolment of approximately 953 pupils. St John's is just 1 hour south of Wollongong.
Location:St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra
A temporary part time position commencing 28 January **** until 26 January ****.
The successful applicant will be required to work closely with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the areas that include literacy, numeracy and cultural initiatives as well as liaise with the school, parish and local communities. The role involves classroom support, with a preference for cultural programs such as Dance and Didgeridoo. This position is part of the Aboriginal Education Assistant Program which will provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students according to their areas of need.
ABOUT YOU
Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
Be from an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background
Have the ability to support the literacy and numeracy needs of students and/or cultural initiatives
Have good communication skills and be comfortable with Aboriginal community liaison
Be versatile in independently attending various schools and able to adapt to a variety of working conditions
Ability to interact positively with students
Technical competence in appropriate technologies
Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
Previous experience in similar settings




Certificate III in School Support or equivalent
Experience in educational settings such as schools and classrooms experience in supporting boys' and girls' cultural programs
Experience working with children in classroom and small group
Willing to undertake further professional learning.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:
Well developed written and oral communication skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.
POSITION APPLICATION
Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the 'About You' (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).
Closing Date: 26 November **** at *****pm
Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.
Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.
As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.
A co-educational Secondary Catholic High School serving the Shoalhaven area with an enrolment of approximately 938 pupils. St John's is just 1 hour south of Wollongong.

📌 School Support Officer - Aboriginal Education Assistant (36 Hours Per Fortnight) (2 Positions)
🏢 St John The Evangelist Catholic High School
📍 Nowra