Defence School Mentor
- 506530
- NICHOLLS, ACT, 2913
- Temporary
- Closing at: Feb 17 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
- Holy Spirit Primary (Nicholls)
Salary Range: $85,665 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time | 30 hours per fortnight | 12-Month Contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
About Holy Spirit Primary School
Holy Spirit Primary School is a Catholic school that welcomes children from Preschool to Year 6, providing a supportive and engaging environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our Early Learning Centre and Primary school classrooms are modern, well resourced, and designed to create stimulating spaces that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Grounded in faith and guided by strong values, we focus on the holistic development of each child spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a genuine sense of belonging.
About the Role
The Defence School Mentor plays a vital role in supporting the well-being and academic success of students from Defence families. This position focuses on building strong relationships with students, parents, and school staff to create a supportive and inclusive school environment. The Defence School Mentor develops and coordinates programs and activities that help students adjust to the challenges of relocation and parental absence due to service commitments. By providing guidance, advocacy, and connections to community resources, the Defence School Mentor ensures that Defence families feel supported and engaged within the school community.
Benefits and Opportunities
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices
Qualifications
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Julie Wiley on 02 6241 8640 or via email julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au