Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Tutor
Date: 7 May 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
Summary
In the role of Cultural Tutor, you will enhance the awareness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture through the presentation of the Ngutana-Lui Cultural Visitation Program and other performance opportunities. Together with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander personnel and the support programs, you will contribute in a significant way to Brisbane Catholic Education’s commitment to Reconciliation through Education in a peaceful working environment.
- Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Part-time | 25 Hours
- Salary: $77, 978 - $88,119 per annum - prorata + super
- Status: Fixed term | 12 months
- Ad Closing Date: 28 April 2025
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Present the Visitation Program and other cultural performances and presentations
- Prepare for and creatively adapt the program and presentations according to your own particular areas of expertise and cultural heritage, and as appropriate to the particular audience
- Contribute to the cultural capabilities' and growth of BCE staff and students within BCE schools
- Contribute the cultural of knowledge and provide support to assist BCEO in the connection, development and implementation of its Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Enhancing practices and processes for continuous improvement.
- Prioritising workload and tasks, and resolving issues as required.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to address needs and respond to requests.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. BCE considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) as amended.
- Qualification in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture.
- Highly developed oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, society and issues which impact on their communities
- Experience in developing and presenting a cultural program including bush foods and medicines in both Traditional and contemporary context, which has the flexibility to cater for all age groups.
- Contribute as a team and the ability to work individually.
- Opportunity to share own cultural knowledge with Young people from Prep-Year 12.
- Drivers licence to travel when required to schools and events.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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