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Indigenous Liaison Officer - St Stephen's Catholic College, Mareeba

  • 495923
  • Cairns
  • St Stephen's Catholic College - Mareeba
  • Non-Teaching
  • Term Time - Permanent

Commencement Date:  23 January 2027 

Employment Type:  Term Time, Permanent 30 hours per week 

Salary Range: Level 4 $29.87 to $30.81 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation 

Closing Date for Applications:  5pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026 

St Stephen's Catholic College Name, Suburb

St Stephen's Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational secondary college offering a quality, educational experience for students from Years 7 to 12 on the Tablelands.  Established in 2006 under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, St Stephen's focuses on providing excellent opportunities for young people to achieve their personal best.

About the Role

The role and responsibilities of the Indigenous Liaison Officer is primarily one of communication and liaison between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and local First Nations people, communities and agencies to increase student engagement and outcomes for First Nations students.

Indigenous Liaison Officers play a key role in providing knowledge and understanding of First Nations histories, languages and cultures within schools to promote respect and harmony. The role is conducted in collaboration with school staff and the school Principal.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Download File ASOC Indigenous Liaison Officer Position Description - Level 4.pdf

Work Requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • 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
  • Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquires

Mr Simon Vaughan, Principal (acting) 

P: 0740862500  

E: ssm.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au 

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan 

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.