Education Specialist

at  MacKillop Family Services

Our Education and Engagement Programs deliver high-quality services to provide positive educational experiences for children and young people who have experienced trauma, placement breakdowns and/or challenges to school engagement

SKILLS WE REQUIRE:

• Demonstrated case management experience working with disengaged youth
• Tertiary Qualifications in Education with relevant experience
• Strong understanding of existing youth services and alternative education pathways
• Demonstrated professional experience, training and skills in the provision of supportive and empowering services available for young people
• Understand and work within Child Safety Standards and guidelines
• Commitment to social justice where all people can live to their full potential
  Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
  For further information about this position, please contact Brona Walshe at brona.walshe@mackillop.org.au to arrange a phone call.
  MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
  It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
  Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.
  If you are uncertain about the alignment of your skills and experience with the requirements of the position, we encourage you to reach out to Brona Walshe on 042 4792528.

Essential:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check

Our Commitment:
MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible

Join us for this exciting career opportunity where you’ll play a pivotal role in providing specialist education support to young people through assertive outreach, individual case management, intensive learning and teaching interventions and school re-engagement support.
If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and join our compassionate team.
This is a full-time ongoing position.