Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Leader Job posted: 20/09/2024 Job type: Full time / From 04/11/2024 - 09/11/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Reference: 1437263 Closes: 10/10/2024 Selection Criteria KSC 1 Demonstrated ability to organise an effective education program for a school's most vulnerable children and students that have been removed from the normal schedule due to various complexities.
KSC 2 Ability to think critically and provide expert advice to leadership, in supporting the educational outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within a complex setting.
KSC 3 Exemplary values pertaining to personal qualities of objectivity, sensitivity, and integrity.
KSC 4 Demonstrated ability to manage work priorities, plan and manage time effectively.
KSC 5 Ability to facilitate outreach and communications with marginalised community groups and representative bodies, to lead community-driven engagement events.
KSC 6 Parkville College is guided by an evidence-based culturally responsive pedagogy.
Provide an example from your experience that demonstrates your understanding and implementation of cultural responsiveness.
Role This role will primarily be based at the Parkville Campus.
However, this position may require the successful candidate to work flexible hours, including school holidays.
Part of the screening process for this position may involve up to 5 shadow shifts.
This gives the potential candidate the opportunity to see the working spaces and what the work involves prior to a possible job offer.
Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and delivery of key services that are integral to the effective operation of a school.
Provides a range of services and/or undertakes the analysis of complex problems that form part of the policy framework.
A school or group of schools would need to have the necessary diversity and complexity to create a role at range 5.
Management of a major school or district initiative, project or Department targeted strategy would be an indicator depending on the breadth of management responsibilities.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities To facilitate outreach and culturally safe engagement with students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Lead the development and delivery of a strength-based cultural program in collaboration with students, their families, and relevant community members and organisations.
To seek culturally appropriate regular training and professional development opportunities for themselves in service of students with complex educational needs.
To liaise with and support external training providers in delivering culturally safe, cultural competency training to teachers and school leaders across the campus, with support from the CRP manager.
To guide the delivery of culturally responsive peer learning communities.
To lead community-driven engagement events and visits for students in custody who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Actively participate in team leader meetings.
Manage program budgets and financial expenditure within College and DE guidelines.
Manage approval processes between Parkville College and Department of Justice and Community Safety, according to the site-based requirements.
Manage work priorities & schedule, to support an effective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program.
In conjunction with the above requirements, Parkville College also sees the below as key responsibilities of the role: Provide and communicate accurate handovers when absent.
Encourage, monitor, and record student attendance in programs.
Attend and participate in appropriate professional development, including professional learning communities and Supervision.
Balance team and individual responsibilities; by ensuring that practice is underpinned and supports the Parkville College model.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Display behaviours that reflect the Parkville College ethos and contribute to the strategic direction of the College.
Comply with legislation and College policies, processes, and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, safety, and duty of care.
Comply with confidentiality protocols related to sensitive information.
Undertake and comply with mandatory training and regulatory requirements as determined by the College.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction.
Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability, and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
The Department recognises that the provision of family-friendly, supportive, safe, and harassment-free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity, and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights.
The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Location Profile Parkville College is a multi-campus school that delivers education at Cherry Creek and Parkville Youth Justice Precincts, and Secure Care Units.
Parkville College is a registered specialist school that delivers high-quality educational programs to meet the needs of young people aged 10-21 years in custody with the Department of Justice and Community Safety and secure services with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
Parkville College delivers education to some of Victoria's most vulnerable, yet inspiring young people, who are filled with enormous potential.
The Parkville College education model follows a culturally responsive pedagogy that supports the development and growth of all students, incorporates strong local partnerships to deliver a flexible range of educational options including the Victorian Curriculum (Foundation-10), Senior Secondary Certificates (VCE, VM, and VPC) and vocational studies.
Contact: To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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