Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Development Coordinator

Are you looking for a position in a culturally rich environment that will offer you the growth and challenge of a lifetime? Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary School (MCPS) and Xavier Catholic College work side by side as ‘One Precinct’ in Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island, 80km north of Darwin. Together, we provide a holistic Catholic education for students in the Early Years to Year 12. Our staff, with the strong support of local Tiwi Teachers, and cultural and community leaders, are committed to making a difference every day in the lives of young Tiwi people.

Working on Tiwi is a privileged and extremely rewarding experience, where you will find yourself fully immersed in a culturally and spiritually rich environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the contact point for all training, professional development and/or upskilling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in the school.
• Undertake assessment and development of Work Plans with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Identify appropriate training and develop pathways to support the professional development of staff.
• Build and develop community relationships ensuring a sustainable training program for staff in the school.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff.
• When requested, assist to support staff to ensure all necessary employment requirements have been met, e.g ochre cards, teacher registration (TRB) etc.
• Support trainers/coordinators to ensure that staff have undertaken all mandatory training e.g Mandatory Reporting, Child Protection, WHS and Manual Handling etc.
• Support management staff to ensure all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff have undertaken workplace responsibility induction training, including having a clear understanding of Fair Work processes and the schools handbook.
• Have a clear understanding of and implement the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Development Strategic Framework.
• Regularly analyse workforce data for the school.
• Work in partnership and maintain professional engagement with the Manager Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education, Engagement, Workforce Development.

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to the Catholic Ethos.
• Commitment to the Catholic Church‘s teachings on Social Justice; commitment to National Reconciliation.
• Understanding of the challenges of education in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures, especially those affected by intergenerational trauma.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills including strong interpersonal, negotiation and consultation skills conducive to maintaining open and effective relationships.
• Understanding of when and how to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage self and others who may report to you.
• Diploma, Bachelor and/or Masters in Education.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Islander people.
• Working knowledge of Workforce Development.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering and monitoring training to adults.

Qualifications required / or required to obtain in Semester 1:

• Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment.

For a more detailed Job Description, please contact Kellie McGinlay, Principal - MCPS or Rhett Bowden, Principal - Xavier Catholic College, using the contact details below. Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island is readily accessible by air and ferry. Accommodation and utilities are paid, and assistance with relocation is provided. This position is awarded a Position of Responsibility (POR) allowance. Air fares and costs towards accommodation in Darwin is also included as an extra incentive each term.

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact:

Rhett Bowden , XCC Principal ([email protected] or ph. (08) 8978 3970)

Kellie McGinlay , MCPS Principal ([email protected] or ph. (08) 8978 3986)

Interviews will commence prior to the expiry of this position advertisement, and at any time, the advertisement may be removed prior to the expiration if the position has been filled.