35675

Closes: 07 May 2024

Classification: School Assistant 2/3
Salary: $55,054 - $66,477 plus superannuation
Position No: 35675
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 April 2024
Contact Officer: Anna Thorpe on Anna.Thorpe@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 0570

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Details: Maribyrnong Primary School is a vibrant, growing school community situated in Alberga Street, Kaleen, in the Belconnen region. Strong partnerships between students, parents and staff bring many innovations and exciting experiences for all. At Maribyrnong Primary School we have a whole child approach to learning and teaching which acknowledges and celebrates the important role that families and communities play in the education of our students. We provide a learning program from preschool to year 6 that caters for the whole child, celebrating difference and acknowledging that all children are individuals.

Role Overview: Maribyrnong Primary School is seeking to appoint a Defence School Mentor (DSM) who is passionate about the wellbeing of children and young adults as part of the Defence School Mentor Program (DSMP). This program, delivered in schools, is designed to provide practical assistance to Defence families and support the social and emotional wellbeing of Defence students within their schools. The role is funded by the Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) Branch, of the Commonwealth Department of Defence. The DSM role provides specialised, on-site support to meet the needs of Defence students and their families within the school community. The DSM’s role is embedded in Maribyrnong’s wellbeing team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the transition of Defence families and students into and out of the school during posting (e.g. developing welcoming activities, integration activities to provide support during transition into a new school, absence support activities to provide support during periods of parental absence, and farewelling activities to prepare Defence families and students for relocating to a new school).
• Providing Defence students with age-appropriate, social and emotional support that enhances existing school supports.
• Providing Defence families with information about the school environment and available Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) programs relevant to their student’s development.
• Raising awareness and building capacity among school staff to respond to the social and emotional needs of students from Defence families.
• Possessing a strong understanding of the Defence lifestyle and developing strong relationships with Defence students at the school.

Current and former ADF members are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

• Valid WWVP
• Knowledge about wellbeing principles for young children and young adults.
• High level of oral and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with Defence students, families, DSM supervisors (including members of the school’s Wellbeing Team), principal, and school staff.
• Ability to effectively plan, organise, and deliver innovative and creative programs, resources and activities relating to Defence students, families and the school community.
• Strong initiative and the ability to organise their own work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and be able to work independently and within team environments.
• Ability to quickly acquire an understanding of the school context and student population.

Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is part-time at (09:00) hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit your curriculum vitae along with a covering letter outlining how you meet the role responsibilities and Selection Criteria outlined above.

Please also provide proof of a valid Working with Children Check, as well as the details of any referees that can be contacted to discuss your prior experience working with children.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button

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