<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><p>This position is situated within MacKillop Education Geelong (MacKillop Specialist School P-12) and reports to the Primary Leader. 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.</p><p>The Learning and Diversity Teacher is a member of our Geelong campus team. They will work collaboratively to develop and deliver highly effective and engaging learning programs that are suited to the diverse needs of our students and meet the requirements of the Victorian Curriculum. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>This is a Full-Time Fixed Term (38 hours per week until 31/12/2025) opportunity based in Geelong within our MacKillop Education (Geelong campus) program. The position reports to the Primary Leader.</strong></p><p><i><strong> </strong></i></p><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria:</strong></p><p>To be successful in this role, you will have:</p><ul><li>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.</li><li>A four-year teaching qualification or equivalent and eligibility for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.</li><li>Early childhood training and/or experience is welcomed but not essential.</li><li>·  Demonstrated understanding of and experience in implementing highly aspirational initiatives in student learning, informed by the Victorian Curriculum.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><i>Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.</i></p><p> </p><p><strong>For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.</strong></p><p> </p><p>For more information, please contact:</p><p><strong>Skye Staude at skye.staude&#64;mackillop.org.au or on &#43;61 3 5245 2154.</strong></p><p><i><strong> </strong></i></p><p><i><strong>Our offer</strong></i></p><ul><li>Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.</li><li>Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.</li><li>Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.</li><li>Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.</li><li>Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.</li><li><p>Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.</p><p> </p></li></ul><p><strong>You must have a:</strong></p><ul><li>Valid and current Driver’s Licence;</li><li>Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);</li><li>Valid Employee Working with Children Check;</li><li>Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Our Commitment:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.</p><p> </p><p><i>Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.</i></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Child Safe Standards </strong></i></p><p><i>MacKillop Education schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.</i></p>