First Nations Liaison Officer

About the business

Arethusa College is an independent, co-educational school catering for students requiring an alternative to mainstream schooling. We are accredited as a Special Assistance School with campuses located across South-East Queensland

We believe in Doing School Differently, providing an alternate approach to education, and serving students who have been let down by an education system that was not able to flex and adapt to meet their unique needs and circumstances. 

At Arethusa College we Believe, Expect and Celebrate as we see our students move towards achieving their full potential. We Believe in our students; we don’t define them by their past experience but rather their future potential and possibilities. We Expect great things of our students; as a result we raise the bar, we invest and journey with them and we Celebrate our students; because they are absolutely worthy of being celebrated, as they step out of their comfort zones and towards the goals they set for themselves. 

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a First Nations Liaison Officer to become an integral member at our Deception Bay Campus. The First Nations Liaison Officer works in conjunction with the College Leadership team and teaching staff and is employed to support the educational achievements and wellbeing of Aboriginal students. 

The primary duty of the First Nations Liaison Officer is to work collaboratively with all staff to offer consistently high standards of student and family support in a professional manner whilst supporting the values and ethos of the College. 

About you 

• Our ideal candidate will identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be an active member within their local Aboriginal Communities, and possess effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to support and liaise with students, staff, and college community members.
• Ability to promote and provide an environment of warmth, trust, respect and professionalism with students, families and colleagues, and be an enthusiastic, passionate and a committed member of our College.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal family structure, culture, customs and its impact on health outcomes for the indigenous community is essential.
• Assist in the improvement of educational participation of students to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Support teachers to prepare, implement, conduct, monitor and supervise the learning of students congruent with student learning goals
• A Working with Children check and required.

Applicants will hold a current Working with Children (Blue Card).

Include a copy of a Paid Blue Card, cover letter as well as a detailed resume with your application.