Tasmanian Government Hiring for Aboriginal Education Worker Job at Victoria Full Time

The Department of Education aims to transform the way Tasmanians access education, training and information services, provide a fresh and exciting approach to lifelong learning and build an education system that inspires and supports all learners to succeed as connected, resilient, creative and curious thinkers.

Determining Eligibility for Identified Roles

As of 1 July 2016, determining eligibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services has changed.

Full details are available from the Office of Aboriginal Affairs (OAA) website: http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/csr/oaa

This role is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role and as such confirmation of eligibility will need to be provided with your application in order to be considered for shortlisting by supplying a certified copy of the completed eligibility form available here: http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/294006/Eligibility_form….PDF

Duties

Provide advice, support and assistance to school(s) to support relevant strategies and frameworks that contribute to improvement in the attendance, participation and educational outcomes of Aboriginal students, and the awareness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.

• Employment conditions – 40 weeks per year.

Period of Appointment

ASAP until 17 December 2021

Hours per fortnight

14.7 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that this position is an Aboriginal Identified Position and that it can only be filled by Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders in accordance with Employment Direction 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the Tasmanian State Service.

The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment).

Desirable Requirements

A current driver’s licence.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Employment Application Guidelines (PDF)

How to apply

Applicants should forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department of Education HR Recruitment and Employment phone +61 3 6165 6285.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Angela McAuliffe

Title: Principal

Phone: 6425 2195
Email: [email protected]