<p><strong>Location: </strong>Braddon, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:&nbsp;</strong>Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time and Part-time are appointments available.&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range: </strong> $68,825 to $79,971&nbsp;plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on skills and experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>January 2025<br><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>11.55 pm, Sunday 24 November 2024</p><p><strong>About Merici College</strong></p><p>At Merici College, you will join a community committed to building upon your skills and expertise by supporting your professional growth. Our Mission Statement is a lived reality within the College: Merici College empowers women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. You will be a part of a team that is dedicated to excellence. Our goal is to guide all students to reach their full potential academically, spiritually and socially through innovative programs and teaching practices.</p><p>Merici College is an all-girls 7-12 Catholic College authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7-10). We are a part of the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.</p><p>Merici College is a dynamic, welcoming and energetic community with a rich and varied curriculum and outstanding Pastoral Care. We are an inclusive community and we welcome people from all faith traditions. We support staff with an Early Career Mentoring Program, a Staff Induction Program, a Staff Wellbeing Program and a Professional Learning Program tailored to the needs of staff and school goals.</p><p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The Inclusive Education Assistant is a dedicated and compassionate professional who supports students with a range of learning and developmental needs. In this role, you’ll assist in adapting instructional and resources, using accessible techniques to make the curriculum accessible and participation achievable for all students. By providing personalised support, you’ll empower students with additional needs to reach their academic goals, develop social skills, and foster independence. Through your guidance, students will build confidence to fully participate in classroom activities, enriching both their learning and social development. Your role will be essential in creating an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic learning environment.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</li><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li><li>First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain them).&nbsp;</li><li>Completion of Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support; or</li><li>Are in your third year or final year of study and completion of the practicum in a relevant initial teacher education (ITE) qualification.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p><p><i>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.&nbsp;</i></p><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</li><li>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.merici.act.edu.au/ ">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Nicola McLennan&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6243 4100 or via email <a href="mailto:nicola.mclennan@merici">nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au&nbsp;</a></p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503886/inclusive-education-assistant-merici-college-braddon-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>