This is a permanent, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2024
The students of John Tonkin College are growing up in a community that has amazing opportunities and potential for them to lead change now and in the future. They move through their adolescent years gaining confidence and discovering their potential. It is our job as educators to provide a learning environment where the students are continually challenged to be the best that they can be whilst recognising their individual needs and aspirations.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant should have a strong knowledge of the issues and needs of Aboriginal children, families and communities. They will be well organised, have highly developed conceptual and analytical skills as well as the ability to develop effective working relationships within and external to the Department, including Aboriginal families and communities. They will be integral in providing Aboriginal perspective to help strengthen cultural responsiveness and improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kim Savins, Principal by telephoning (08) 9583 0500 or emailing Kim.savins@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact [name] on [mobile number].
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- Up to a five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues and needs of Aboriginal children, families and communities and experience in applying that knowledge to the education sector.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of Aboriginal students who are experiencing difficulties.
- Demonstrated well developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing strategies and support programs.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS919261
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 15 October 2024.
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
