24 Oct
Nsw Government
The Rocks
Position Information The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people. About the Role The Senior Leader will work in partnership with the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and the local community to achieve the key accountabilities of the role. The position will also work in collaboration with schools implementing the Connected Communities strategy.
Further information about the Connected Communities Strategy is available at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/connected-communities The position supports the implementation of strategic initiatives and programs, and provides a communication conduit between the school, Aboriginal families, local agencies and the community. Click here for role description Talent Pool A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.
Conditions This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. When applying for an Aboriginal identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality guidelines Special Notes The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine,
please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandidet.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion Additional Information Lethbridge Park Public School is located in Western Sydney and has an enrolment of 494 students (169 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students) comprising of an onsite preschool, 19 mainstream classes and 6 support classes. Lethbridge Park Public School has passionate and enthusiastic staff with a range of early career and experienced teachers who focus on creating student centred learning opportunities enabling all students to positively contribute to the culture of the school. The school has embedded, data informed systems and collaborative processes including the use of spirals of inquiry,
data walls and data days that inform explicit, responsive evidenced based teaching and learning programs. A continuous learning culture has been established through the creation and implementation of targeted, high impact professional learning, supportive coaching and mentoring practices and effective QTSS processes. The school is focused on working in collaboration with the whole school community to create an educationally connected school community through a culture of high expectations for all. Lethbridge Park Public School is a Connected Communities School. The school will work in partnership with the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and the local community to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.
Find more information about the Connected Communities Strategy . How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format: 1. A cover letter (max 2 pages) • demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description 2. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question) • answering the two targeted questions below 3. A current resume (max 5 pages) • including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees 4. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw . No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. If you are successfully progressed to interview,
you will be required to provide 1. Proof of Identity information 2. Informed Consent Form 3. Declaration for child-related work Targeted Question 1 Provide an example of how you have coordinated a community activity with minimal supervision (300 words maximum) Targeted Question 2 Describe how you could assist the Principal in the implementation of the Connected Communities strategy across the school and provide a vital link between the school and the local Aboriginal community (300 words maximum)
▶️ Senior Leader, Community Engagement, Clerk Grade 7/8 - Aboriginal Identified - Full Time - Temporary
🖊️ Nsw Government
📍 The Rocks