<p><strong>Position&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Temporary contract for 12 months (maternity leave replacement), 0.6 FTE - 1 FTE negotiable.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p> <p>This role is to embed a Diocesan wide program that provides long term solutions to the academic underachievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students that is inclusive of parents/carers and the wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.</p> <p>The Coordinator Wii Gaay and Cultural Assessments role is to raise the self-efficacy of identified Wii Gaay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students towards education so as to enable them to develop their true learning potential.</p> <p>This role also supports schools in building the capacity to develop and action high impact teaching and learning strategies for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in their school.</p> <p>This role adheres to the&nbsp;<i><strong>“Living Well Learning Well Student Support&nbsp; Framework’&nbsp;</strong></i>which is underpinned by a universal and unconditional positive regard for children and young people, and a high regard for the collective capacity of a school staff team to increase learning, wellbeing and life-opportunity outcomes for children and young people.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Commencement</strong></p> <p>The commencement will be negotiated with the successful applicant.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Essential criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and its history within Australia, NSW and local communities</li> <li>An appreciation of and the cultural competency to respond to—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, cultures and contemporary social dynamics and to the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities</li> <li>Valuing the cultural skills and knowledge of community organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people</li> <li>An understanding of the Coolibah Dynamic Assessment and High Potential Learning in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students</li> <li>Have a preparedness for building relationships of trust, respect and honesty</li> <li>Being accessible, having ongoing communication and sharing of relevant&nbsp; information with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within the Armidale Diocese&nbsp;</li> <li>Minimum four year teaching qualifications</li> <li>Demonstrated recent, significant and successful contemporary classroom experience supported by supervisor references</li> <li>Demonstrated very highly effective communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to develop cooperative working relationships with a wide range of people and stakeholders</li> <li>Current driver’s license and willingness to undertake travel including overnight stays to fulfil the requirements of the role</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Desirable criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Have worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community/ies</li> <li>Have appropriate and desirable qualifications in this field</li> <li>Possess and able to demonstrate authentic cultural competency</li> <li> <p>Demonstrated successful experience in the development and delivery of training programs for adult learners as a leader in the Diocese</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Conditions of employment</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>This is a temporary position for one year (Maternity leave replacement)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Application</strong></p> <p>For questions regarding the professional nature of this position, please contact our Employee Services Team on (02) 6772 7388 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:employeeservices@arm.catholic.edu.au?subject=Coordinator%20Wii%20Gaay%20and%20Cultural%20Assessments%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>employeeservices@arm.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Coordinator%20Wii%20Gaay%20and%20Cultural%20Assessments%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:employeeservices@arm.catholic.edu.au?subject=Coordinator%20Wii%20Gaay%20and%20Cultural%20Assessments%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employeeservices@arm.catholic.edu.au</a></u>&nbsp;</p> <p>Before submitting your application, please ensure the following:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>You have carefully read the position description and ensure you understand the role you are applying for and that it is suited to your skills, experience and qualifications.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Complete the relevant online application form</strong> by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N73TP2S" rel="nofollow"><strong><u>clicking here</u></strong></a> and attach a cover letter (optional) and CV that clearly outlines your qualifications and career history.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.</i></p>