EREA Flexible Schools Ltd is a company limited by guarantee established by the Member (EREA Ltd) to lead Flexible Schools and Special Schools in all states and territories except Victoria. EREA Flexible Schools Ltd is responsible for the strategic direction, financial management and legal obligations of each school.

EREA Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,000 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in Sydney. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded.

The Leader of First Nations Education – QLD/NT is an identified position reporting to the Regional Director of QLD / NT in collaboration with the National Director of First Nations Education and other regional leaders to advance and enact First Nations Education priorities. This position is continuing, full time commencing as soon as can be negotiated. While the National Office is based in Brisbane on Turrbal/Yuggera Countries, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd supports applicants who wish to stay connected to their Country/s

KEY ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCE

The position is responsible for:

• Supporting the Director of First Nations Education to develop, monitor and support the implementation of the EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. First Nations Education Framework and other frameworks pertinent to cultural safe practices.
• Providing leadership to strengthen community connections and relationships with local First Nations people, communities, and Elders at each school;
• Contributing to National frameworks to ensure the education of all young people and staff about First Nations people, cultures, and Australian histories;
• Ensuring a culture of high staff expectations for improved educational outcomes to better serve First Nations young people;
• Increasing First Nations perspectives in all aspects of school community, culture and practices.
• Contribute to Truth-telling programs to support colleagues to lead a culture of learning, unlearning, and re-learning regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Cultures and Histories.
• Monitoring and supporting the implementation of school Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP).

For this position, it is an equal opportunity measure that applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as per section 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

Many qualities, skills and cultural supports have been identified by First Nations People, both internal and external to EREA Flexible Schools Ltd, as being important in their leaders. These qualities and skills include:

• Respect for culture
• Self-awareness and confidence
• Integrity and wisdom
• Clear communication and direction
• Enthusiasm and ability to inspire and empower
• Adaptability and humility
• Strategic thinking
• Community-minded
• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and relevant professional experience.
• Proven senior leadership experience, both strategic and operational, characterised by strong organisational, project management, administrative, communication, and leadership skills, particularly in relation to areas outlined in this position description. For the full position please CLICK HERE.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Competitive salary structure.
• Learn how to do school differently
• Free on site parking
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• More advantageous salary packaging options due to EREA Flexible Schools Ltd being a registered Charity.
• 12.75% Superannuation contribution
• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
• Free EAP counselling services

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for a position, please click 'Apply Now'. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter addressed to Adam Richter Regional Director QLD/NT highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Adam Richter, Regional Director QLD/NT on 0437 985 827 or Liz Kupsch - Director of First Nations Education 0456 210 119.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A position description is attached.