<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Griffith ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Temporary | 1-Year Contract&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time&nbsp;| 24 hours per fortnight&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>$83,170 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on skill and experience.&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Negotiable<br><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>11.55 pm, Sunday 9 March 2025.</p><p><strong>About St Clare's College&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Welcome to St Clare's College, where we educate and inspire! Our college is a vibrant and inclusive community that thrives on embracing life's challenges and changes. Here, learning is more than a task – it's an adventure. We believe in providing our students with every opportunity to grow and excel in all aspects of their lives. At St Clare's, we create an empowering and safe community where students can fearlessly pursue their dreams. Our passionate teachers are committed to nurturing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students. Join us at St Clare's College, where every day is an opportunity for transformation and growth.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>The Defence School Mentor supports the well-being and academic success of students from Defence families. This role is essential in building strong connections with students, parents, and staff, fostering an inclusive and supportive school environment. The Defence School Mentor develops and delivers programs that assist students in managing the challenges of relocation and parental absence due to service commitments. Through guidance, advocacy, and access to community resources, this role ensures that Defence families feel welcomed, supported, and engaged in our school community.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><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></p><ul><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP).</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>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;<br><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><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.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://stcc.act.edu.au/ ">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific queries</strong>:&nbsp;Please contact Juliette Major on 02 6260 9400 or via email <a href="mailto:juliette.major@cg.catholic.edu.au">juliette.major@stcc.act.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><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></p><p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505099/defence-school-mentor-st-clares-college-griffith-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>