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Cultural Integrity Coordinator

$84,749 - $89,705 yearly
  • ACT Government - Department of Education
  • ACT, Australia
  • 20 Jun, 2022
Full time - Permanent Administrative and other Support Services

Job Description

Full-time Permanent

Closes: 28 June 2022

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $84,749 - $89,705 plus superannuation
Position No: 42914
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 June 2022
Contact Officer: BenN Johnston on BenN.Johnston@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 4782

Details: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Section is looking for an individual to lead and mentor Indigenous Education Officers and school-based staff in the development of Cultural Integrity awareness and practice.
You will collaborate with school-based staff and communities, to develop and implement programs, activities and resources aimed at embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in student learning.

As a Cultural Integrity Coordinator, you will have highly developed communication skills, both written and oral. Including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with school staff, students, families, community members and other stakeholders. As well as sound problem solving and decision-making skills, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team 

Eligibility/Other requirements:

MANDATORY

  • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to –Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
  • This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

  • Relevant qualifications in Education, Community Services, Youth Work or related fields.
  • Possession of a current driver’s license and access to a private vehicle. 

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 

How to apply: Please submit a response to the Selection Criteria (maximum three pages), current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.  

Applications to be submitted via the “Apply Now” button below:

Subject

Not Applicable

Job Closing Date

28 Jun, 2022
ACT Government - Department of Education
About ACT Government - Department of Education

The Government of the Australian Capital Territory, also referred to as the Australian Capital Territory Government or ACT Government, is the executive authority of the Australian Capital Territory, one of the territories of Australia. The leader of the party or coalition with the confidence of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly forms Government. Unlike the Australian States and the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly directly elects one of their number to be the Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory as the head of the Government, rather than being appointed by a Governor or Administrator.

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