Defence School Mentor

Good Shepherd Primary School · Amaroo, ACT

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

6 September 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 25 Aug 2026

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About Good Shepherd Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

42 teaching · 13 non-teaching

Students per teacher

18.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

762

Indigenous students

Language other than English

39%

Girls vs boys

389 girls · 373 boys

51%

49%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Salary Range: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time | 30 hours per fortnight | 12 months contract
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About Good Shepherd Primary School

Good Shepherd Primary School is a Catholic primary school that offers a strong foundation for future education. The school prioritises child safety, wellbeing and inclusion while fostering kindness and good manners. The school's curriculum balances academics with opportunities in Music, Sport, STEM, and Italian. Known for a strong community spirit, subjects such as Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT are highly emphasised, ensuring a relevant and engaging education for all students.

About the Role

The Defence School Mentor plays a key role in supporting the well-being and academic success of students from Defence families. This role is responsible for building strong, trusting relationships with students, their families, and school staff to foster a welcoming and connected school community. This position is responsible for developing and coordinating 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.

This appointment is temporary due to temporary funding.

Benefits and Opportunities

24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave…

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Defence School Mentor

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