Education Support

This position is situated within MacKillop Education Caulfield (Foundation to Senior) and reports to the Education and Wellbeing Coordinator.

MacKillop Education caters for students who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from education. MacKillop Education, informed by our Catholic ethos and values, is committed to equity and access to learning for all children and young people. We believe in the transformative and liberating power of education, supported by a safe community that strives for excellence, enabling every student to flourish and achieve their full potential.

This position is situated within MacKillop Education. The position will be based at the MacKillop Caulfield Campus. The aim of the Education Support position is to enhance the classroom learning and wellbeing of students, in partnership with a Classroom Teacher or under the guidance of the Intervention Teacher. Education Support staff play a key role in engaging students in the classroom, co-regulating with students when dysregulated and completing administrative duties to support learning in the classroom. Education Support may be required to work with students individually and in small groups, across the school programs.

We are hiring x2 full-time and x1 part time (0.4) positions

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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. 
• Relevant work experience and a minimum Diploma Qualification, Certificate IV in Education Support or Special needs or equivalent.
• An understanding and commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation, including Sanctuary Commitments, as outlined above, and a capacity to represent MacKillop values as required by the role.
• An understanding of teaching and learning strategies and the ability to implement these as required.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

Must have:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check

Our offer:

• Generous salary and leave entitlements in line with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.
• Salary packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay).
• Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
• Paid on-site training that contributes to your professional development.
• Regular supervision.
• Great and Supportive Team
• Awesome Location
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges. 

Our Commitment:

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 backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.