Inclusion and Diversity Teacher - First Nations Specialist

Role Description/Criteria

• Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Fixed Term for 4 months with potential for ongoing employment
• Tuesday / Thursday preferred days
• Time release position with no class allocation

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Just over an hour from Melbourne’s CBD, Sacred Heart College is nestled in the vibrant heart of Geelong offering the best of both worlds: a rewarding career in a leading school, and the lifestyle benefits of a thriving coastal city.

Sacred Heart College is a dynamic, high-performing school community with a proud heritage, strong traditions, and a deep sense of welcome. Grounded in the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service, and courage, we foster a learning environment where inclusion, growth, and belonging are at the core of everything we do.

Our strategic vision, Strategy 2021 and Beyond, centres on reimagining learning for a changing world. We are committed to nurturing curious, creative, and self-directed learners who strive for excellence and make a difference in their communities.

Whether you're looking to make a sea change or simply ready for a new challenge in a purpose-led environment, Sacred Heart College offers the opportunity to do meaningful work with impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sacred Heart College is committed to building a school community where equity, cultural safety and belonging are a lived reality for all students. As part of our ongoing work in reconciliation and justice, we are seeking a dedicated educator to take on the role of Inclusion and Diversity Teacher – First Nations Specialist. This position plays a key role in supporting the educational, social and cultural outcomes of our First Nations students.

Working as part of the Inclusion and Diversity team, you will support students to strengthen their cultural identity, advocate for their needs, and build strong partnerships with families, community and staff. You will help ensure that curriculum, support structures, and learning environments reflect culturally responsive practice and promote success for First Nations students.

Sacred Heart College is committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide First Nations students with opportunities that will enhance their sense of belonging, connection to community and cultural identity
• Complete documentation to support funding for First Nations students
• Facilitate First Nations Mentor group
• Contribute to the design, construction and delivery of curriculum that enhances the learning outcomes of First Nations students
• Facilitate and/or participate in Program Support Group meetings and Transition meetings
• Partner with the Inclusion and Diversity Network to develop and implement reasonable adjustments
• Prioritise and advocate for the diverse needs of the First Nations students
• Consider and document reasonable adjustments and development of goals, in consultation with students, families and key stakeholders, to foster a culture of continuous learning and development
• Gather and analyse data regarding student learning growth
• Construct and maintain student Learner Profiles
• Liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders to establish communication channels and partnerships to maximise student learning outcomes
• Provide support and guidance to the Inclusion and Diversity Network, including contributing to and supporting compliance processes
• Demonstrate current knowledge of the Disability Standards for Education and support staff to build their capacity in the application of these standards

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will be a culturally responsive educator who brings a strong commitment to reconciliation, equity and inclusion. You will have experience supporting diverse learners and adapting curriculum to meet individual needs, with a focus on fostering a learning environment where all students feel seen, respected and capable of success.

You’ll be someone who thrives in collaboration, values relationship-building, and communicates with clarity and care. A commitment to the College’s Mercy values and Catholic mission is essential, as is the desire to contribute meaningfully to our inclusive and justice-focused school culture.

All employees are subject to appropriate employment and compliance checks prior to and during employment. Candidates must hold VIT Registration and will be classified in accordance with the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022.

Identified Position – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Applicants Only

This position is an identified role open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, in line with the College’s commitment to cultural safety and under the provisions of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), Section 8(1) as a special measure. Sacred Heart College has received strong feedback from First Nations families within our community expressing that this role must be held by someone with lived experience as a First Nations person, to best support cultural connection, identity, and engagement for our students.

The Inclusion and Diversity Teacher – First Nations Specialist will work directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and play a central role in mentoring, advocacy, curriculum delivery, and connection with families. Lived experience as a First Nations person is considered essential to the effectiveness and cultural legitimacy of this work.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be made through the College website and include:

• a cover letter
• a resume

and can be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal.

Applications sent direct to the college, or submitted through external websites such as Seek, LinkedIn etc will not be accepted.

Applications will be assessed as they come through and the vacancy may be filled prior to the closing date of 9:00 AM, Monday 1 September 2025

Application Procedures

https://external-jobboard.myrecruitmentplus.com/?recruiterId=5204

Principal: Miss Anna Negro

Enquiries: principal@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 01/09/2025

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Part-time