Education Specialist (Maidstone)

Role Description/CriteriaAbout the role:Join our mission to empower every child and young person with the learning opportunities they deserve! At the heart of our vision is a commitment to ensuring equitable access to education for those who need it most—particularly children and young people who are vulnerable or disengaged from the traditional education system.In this dynamic role, the Education Specialist will be at the forefront of transforming learning outcomes for children and young people in foster, kinship, and residential care settings. You’ll provide essential outreach education support, advocate for those at risk of disengagement, and make a lasting impact on their educational journey.As part of the passionate Education and Engagement team, you’ll work alongside a dedicated group of professionals, reporting directly to the Access Ed and Thrive Team Leader. This is your chance to make a real difference—help shape the future for those who need it the most! This is Full-Time Fixed Term (38 hours per week contract for 1 year) opportunity based in Maidstone within our MacKillop Education and Engagement Program. The position reports to the Access Ed and Thrive Program Team Leader. 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. Our Offer:

• Generous salary and leave entitlements in line with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.
• Salary packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay).
• Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.
• Paid on-site training that contributes to your professional development.
• Regular supervision.
• Great and Supportive Team
• Awesome Location
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges.
  
  

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 0400 834 396.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. Child Safe Standards 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.Application Procedureshttps://www.livehire.com/careers/mackillop/job/33H9G/PWP7EDH87B/education-specialist?useBrowserBack=true