Posted: 16/11/2024
Closing Date: 20/11/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Medowie
Job Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary)
Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is seeking a Permanent Part Time (12 hours per week) TAS Assistant to join the team January 2025.
Commencing in 2021 with Years 7 & 8, the newly established Catherine McAuley Catholic College is expected to grow annually to a Years 7-12 Learning Community in 2025. The College is committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners and educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all.
The College is located in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change. Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour’s drive to the stunning Hunter Valley area.
The position of TAS Assistant will be responsible for providing direct support and assistance to the Technology Teachers and contributing to the maintenance and development of a safe working TAS and Workshop environment. This position will form part of a team and work closely with, and take direction from, the TAS Leader of Learning and members of the School Leadership Team.
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the community
- Sound understanding of, and commitment to WH&S standards and requirements including maintaining records such as Chemical Safety Records
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment
- Demonstrated experience in workshop maintenance in a school setting or equivalent
- Demonstrated capacity to maintain machinery and tools in the schools TAS Workshops
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake inventory management and ordering systems in a school setting or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to plan and organise production sequences to ensure Workshop efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualifications in building and/or carpentry or relevant experience
- Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Willingness to Comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A - Accreditation to Work
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Scott Donohoe, Principal on Tel: (02) 4068 1000 or via email: scott.donohoe@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY
- Provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
