Please be advised as of 2.15pm on Monday, 27 May 2024 the closing date has been extended.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS894445
This is a nine (9) month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024
Como Secondary College (SC) is seeking a dedicated person to join our school in the role of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO). The goal of this role is to engage all our students in their education.
The AIEO will provide hands-on academic and pastoral care support as part of a strong, collaborative Student Services team, focussing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, particularly those at risk. The successful applicant should be organised, friendly, caring and professional with a commitment to building positive relationships with and between students, parents, staff and the wider community.
You will assist teachers to deliver planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will assist students to access the educational program and have an increased understanding of the multi-cultural nature of the learning environment. The AIEO will take a role in identifying and supervising suitable support programs for students. The successful applicant should adhere to school protocols and practices, and be well-organised.
As an AIEO, you should establish strong working relationships with families in our local community, creating connections with the school. You will ideally have effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with a wide range of people including students and their families, school and Department of Education staff, community providers and other community members and organisations, sharing your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander culture. The successful applicant will liaise between the community and the school to provide communication and support; this may include home visits. They will also ideally have the computer skills required to use our online system; previous use of SEQTA or a similar system will be desirable.
Como SC is driven by the belief that every student is capable of successful learning. The College is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Every student matters at Como. We work to build each student's belief in their own capacity to learn and their understanding of the relationship between effort and success. Our aim is to ensure that every student progresses.
Como SC embraces high expectations in behaviour and academic achievement to build and maintain a reputation for strong results for all our students.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with students, teachers, parents, community members and professional staff on the provision and development of educational programs.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact on a range of levels in a variety of settings and with different audiences, including community members, teaching and other professionals.
- Ability to contribute to a school-level team and to provide multi-cultural direction in the development of the educational program, development of language resources, and evaluation of education and behaviour management programs.
- Ability to effectively assist teachers in implementing educational and behaviour management programs.
- Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Como Secondary College can be found by visiting www.como.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Shanahan Mooney Deputy Principal by telephoning (08) 9365 2000 or emailing shanahan.mooney2@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 7 June 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.