A Defence School Transition Aide (DSTA) provides assistance and support to the children of Australian Defence Force members as they move from school to school and during times of parental absence. The DSTA would develop and implement a range of resources and activities to assist these children and their families to integrate into the school community and to increase their ability to cope with the military lifestyle. <p> A Defence School Transition Aide provides assistance to Defence children and families. This may include: <br>• Assisting Defence parents and children to become familiar with the school and its facilities; <br>• Co-coordinating appropriate welcoming and farewelling activities for Defence children involving the school community; <br>• Supporting children at school during times of parental absence from home for service requirements; <br>• Monitoring Defence children's personal issues such as friendship, peer groups and classroom difficulties; <br>• Contributing items of interest to the school newsletter; <br>• Providing opportunities for Defence families to meet other Defence families within the school community; <br>• Being a contact for new parents of mobile Defence children in the school; <br>• Maintaining contact with Defence families who are enrolled in the school. <br>• The DSTA is not a teacher or counsellor nor is it intended that the DSTA work with one student on a long term basis. The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. The Diocese is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement and the Codes of Conduct. </p> <h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <p> • Sound communication skills both oral and written, and the ability to communicate effectively with primary school aged children, school principal and staff, parents, Defence Members and families. <br>• Demonstrated ability to organise own work, set priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and as a team member and maintain confidentiality. <br>• Ability to plan, organise and deliver activities and resources relating to the needs of Defence families. <br>• Ability to acquire quickly an understanding of the operations of the school. <br>• Possession of a current driver's licence. <br>• It is a requirement that you hold a current Working With Children clearance. Please record on your application. <br>• Proof of Covid vaccination status. </p> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <p> </p> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <p> Salary is in accordance with New South Wales &amp; Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. </p> <h3>Additional Info:</h3> <p> To apply: • Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to marie.simoes@mn.catholic.edu.au • Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees, one of whom must be their current supervisor. • Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process. • *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* Applications Close: Monday 28th February 2022 at 3.30pm </p> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/11927/" target="_blank">More Information</a>