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:

This is no ordinary teaching role. As an ESCC Learning Specialist, you’ll work in a flexible, dynamic environment across the Eastern region, delivering personalised, one-on-one education to young people.

You’ll provide tailored support through tutoring, targeted interventions, outreach, and advocacy - helping re-engage learners and guide them toward mainstream education, vocational pathways, or further study.

With a focus on individual needs, you’ll design customised programs that build literacy and numeracy, empowering young people to reach their full potential.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and delivering individualised learning programs tailored to each young person’s needs
• Providing targeted literacy and numeracy support to build confidence and capability
• Delivering one-on-one tutoring and specialist educational interventions
• Supporting enrolments and advocating for young people within the education system
• Engaging in outreach and flexible learning across various community locations
• Collaborating with stakeholders to connect students with resources, including brokerage support

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We have 1 x Part time (30.4 hours), Fixed term position (January 12, 2028).

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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated teaching experience
• Tertiary Qualification in Education
• Demonstrated experience in working with Children and Young People who may have experienced trauma and present with diverse needs.
• 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

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 Brona Walshe at brona.walshe@mackillop.org.au

to arrange a phone call.

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.

Child Safe Standards

MacKillop Education and Engagement Programs are committed to providing child-safe environments. Our programs actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all participants, and all staff are dedicated to protecting individuals from abuse or harm, in line with legal obligations, including adherence to child safe standards.

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