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Education Support Worker - Geelong

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About Us:

Diversitat is a highly respected community organisation with over 40 years of service to the Geelong and surrounding areas. We are passionate about our work and promote inclusion and equity for all.

The Role:

To provide professional educational support services on behalf of Diversitat’s Humanitarian Settlement Program to students who have been identified as experiencing barriers to their education. The successful applicant will liaise with Case Workers, Teachers and Coordinators on the appropriate strategies required to ensure the successful progress of the identified students. The role will be working with students and families from CALD background.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Certificate III – Training and assessment and/or relevant experience;
  • An ability to work in relation to achieving student support outcomes;
  • An ability to deal with difficult clients or clients with complex needs;
  • An ability to meet deadlines;
  • Highly developed communication and negotiation skills;
  • An ability to collaborate with other educators, AMEP and other service providers;
  • Education Supporters devise lesson plans and education plans to help students meet their desired goals;
  • Project management skills.

The Culture:

As a values based organisation, we walk the talk. Diversitat is driven by its vision statement which is to empower individuals to reach their full potential. This is true for our clients and our employees. We are an inclusive and supportive organisation who values our staff.

The Benefits

  • Genuine work-life balance;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Generous salary packaging options.

The position is a maximum term part time position (37.5 hours per fortnight) for 6 months.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a police check, working with children check and a disability worker exclusions check as part of the offer of employment.

We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Meril Perera, Unit Manager – Business Services and Development on: 03 5260 6000.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

A position description is attached.

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