Indigenous Liaison Officer

vor 2 Wochen


Cairns North, Österreich Catholic Education Cairns Vollzeit
Commencement Date:

Term 3- Monday 8 July 2024

Employment Type:

Term Time, Permanent (12 hours per week)

Salary Range:

School Officer Level 3- $33.17 to $34.58 gross per hour

Applications close:

5pm, Thursday 13 June 2024

Purpose of the RoleThe role and responsibilities of the Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) is primarily one of communication and liaison between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and local Indigenous people, communities and agencies to increase student engagement and outcomes for Indigenous students. The position has a strong cultural focus that extends to advice and action on broad issues, including the enrichment of cultural awareness within the schools.

ILOs develop, promote and maintain communication networks between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the parents or guardians, the community and the school. ILOs play a key role in providing knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, languages and cultures within schools. This understanding promotes respect and harmony.

About the RoleTypical duties performed by the Indigenous Liaison Officer, but are not limited to:

Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

Establishing and expanding links with Indigenous communities and school communities

Facilitating and maintaining communication between stakeholders such as school staff, community, and others to increase student engagement and outcomes.

Supporting Indigenous parents in our community through regular contact. And liaison between Catholic Education Services and local school administrations.

Developing networks of agencies which can assist schools meet the holistic needs of Indigenous learners (education, health, justice, family support, etc). Being a reference point for schools wishing to access these services.

Provide support and advice to teachers to enhance student engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Help in planning and fulfilling opportunities to enrich cultural awareness.

Assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to engage in learning and assessment as directed by the classroom teacher.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description

230626 Indigenous Liaison Officer PosD L3.pdf

Work Requirements

Hold a Working with Children Blue Card

Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary

12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

To ApplySelect 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the

Careers website .

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

EnquiresJacqueline Jackson- Principal

P: 4258 4100

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