Defence School Mentor

Overview Gippsland Grammar provides an outstanding contemporary, holistic education where our community has a shared understanding of what we learn, how we learn and who we teach. Our School culture is centred around our core values of Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility and Respect and develops people of character who act with integrity and wisdom. The Defence School Mentor role provides specialised, on-site support to meet the needs of Defence students and their families within the school community, easing the impact of mobility and service related parental absence. The DSM (Defence School Mentor) is a Gippsland Grammar employee and is responsible to the Head of Campus for everyday activities. To find out more about our school, beautiful campuses, and facilities, please see the video below. For more information about our region visit: Gippsland Grammar is a child safe environment. Every child has a right to be safe, and at the School, we take a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that jeopardise student safety (including child abuse and reportable conduct). As such, preferred applicants will be subject to child protection screening, background and reference checks, verification of identity checks and must adhere to the School’s child safe practices, as outlined in the Child Protection Program policies on the School’s website. Responsibilities 15 hours per week during term time (Flexible on day worked) Critical link between Defence Force families attending Gippsland Grammar Supportive team environment with rewarding outcomes Provide specialised, on-site support to meet the needs of Defence students and their families within the school community, easing the impact of mobility and service related parental absence. Work under the supervision of the Head of Campus for everyday activities as the Defence School Mentor Qualifications & Applications A cover letter that states why you are applying for the position and addresses the key selection criteria (contained within the position description). Please note this should not exceed one page and applications without a cover letter may not be considered. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal and contact details, qualifications, relevant work history (including dates/period of employment and summary of duties and responsibilities), education and professional memberships (maximum three pages). Name and contact details for three work related referees (note it is possible during the recruitment process you are asked for a fourth – particularly if you have not listed your current manager as a referee). Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Human Resources on , quoting Ref No. . #J-18808-Ljbffr