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Defence School Mentor ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for a Defence School Mentor (DSM) who is passionate about the wellbeing of children and young adults as part of the Defence School Mentor Program (DSMP).
Contract Dates: Monday 27 January 2025 to Friday 23 January 2026
Salary Range: ASOC Level 3 - $33.17 - $34.58 gross per hour
Employment Type: Term-Time, Fixed-Term
Hours: 12 Hours Per Week (days/hours negotiable)
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Monday 25 November 2024
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.
About the Role
The DSM program, delivered in schools, is designed to provide practical assistance to Defence families and support the wellbeing of Defence students within their schools.
The DSM role provides specialised, on-site support to meet the needs of Defence students and their families within the school community. The DSM’s role is embedded in MacKillop Catholic College’s wellbeing and student support team.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
MCC PD Defence School Mentor.pdf
MCC PD Defence School Mentor.pdf
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
How To Apply:
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Applications should include the following information in a PDF format:
- Cover Letter
- Resume including details of qualifications, relevant experience and current referees
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.
Please note applications will only be accepted when submitted via the Careers website.
Enquiries:
Melissa Canton - Human Resources Officer
P: 4081 7600
E: hr.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
