Education Specialist

About The Role At MacKillop Education, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive—especially those who are vulnerable, at risk, or disengaged from school. Our mission is clear: to ensure equity and access to education for all young people, no matter their circumstances. Now, we're looking for someone passionate, skilled, and ready to lead change where it counts most. As an Education Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming educational outcomes for children and young people living in residential care. Your work will go beyond the classroom—providing tailored teaching, strategic advocacy, and dedicated support to some of the most resilient learners in our community. You’ll be part of a dynamic, purpose‑driven Education and Engagement Team, reporting to the Access Ed and Thrive Team Leader. Together, you’ll champion education as a powerful tool for equity, opportunity, and hope. Key Responsibilities Improve learning outcomes for students in care through hands‑on teaching, advocacy, and by supporting their care teams. Conduct academic and wellbeing assessments to understand the unique needs of each learner. Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with clear goals and meaningful strategies for every student. We have one permanent part‑time (3.5 days per week) opportunity based in Warrnambool. The position reports to the Access Ed and Thrive Program Team Leader. Qualifications & Selection Criteria Appropriate experience and qualifications in education. A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families. Experience working with children and young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. Understanding and commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation and a capacity to represent MacKillop views as required by the role. Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application. Required Credentials Valid and current driver’s licence. Satisfactory criminal history check (paid for by MacKillop). Valid employee working with children check or a valid VIT registration. Valid and current NDIS workers screening check. Benefits and Compensation Generous salary and leave entitlements in line with the Catholic Education Multi‑Enterprise Agreement 2022. Salary packaging up to $18,500. Discounted workplace health and fitness programme available to you and your family. Monthly supervision. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)—free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio‑economic status and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Child Safe Standards MacKillop Education and Engagement Programs are committed to providing child‑safe environments. Our programmes actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all participants, and all staff are dedicated to protecting individuals from abuse or harm, in line with legal obligations, including adherence to child safe standards. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Part‑time (3.5 days per week) Job Function Education and Training Industries Individual and Family Services Location Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia For a full position listing, please click APPLY . #J-18808-Ljbffr