Job Description

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team at MacKillop Education and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

At MacKillop Education, we’re more than a school - we’re a safe, values-driven community transforming the lives of young people at risk of disengaging from education. For over a decade, we’ve provided specialised, trauma-informed support for students who don’t thrive in mainstream settings. Guided by our Catholic values and a deep belief in the power of education, our passionate team creates inclusive, nurturing environments where every young person can feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re seeking an experienced Education Support team member to join our Mackillop Specialist School (F-12) in Clifton Hill. You will work alongside educators to deliver engaging, high-quality learning for students who thrive with tailored support -particularly those with neurodiverse needs.

With small class sizes of just 10 students, you’ll build strong relationships and provide personalised support in a focused, supportive environment where every student is known and valued.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Student Support: Tailored 1:1 and small group support to build engagement and skills
• Collaboration: Partner with teachers and wellbeing staff to adapt learning
• Relationships: Foster trust with students, families, and support teams
• Learning Delivery: Support classroom and co-curricular activities
• Safe Environment: Supervise and maintain structure across school settings
• Operations: Assist with resources, organisation, and admin tasks

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We have 1 x Full-Time ongoing opportunity based at our brand-new school in Clifton Hill, VIC within MacKillop Education. The position reports to the Education and Wellbeing Coordinator.

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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in trauma-informed, flexible, or specialist education settings (highly regarded)
• Relevant work experience and a minimum Diploma Qualification, Certificate IV in Education Support or Special needs or equivalent.
• An understanding and commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation, including Sanctuary Commitments, as outlined above, and a capacity to represent MacKillop values as required by the role.
• An understanding of teaching and learning strategies and the ability to implement these as required.
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

For more information, please contact: Miranda Zuzic at miranda.zuzic@mackillop.org.au

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022
• More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways - Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection -Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITTMENT:

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.

MacKillop Education schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.