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• Picturesque grounds nestled in the foothills of kunanyi/Mount Wellington in the northern suburbs of Hobart. Heritage listed buildings, reflecting our humble beginnings as an orphanage and working farm, sit comfortably with more contemporary buildings and learning spaces.

• A place where ‘Education is largely a matter of the heart that leads young people to know that they are loved’. (St John Bosco)

• A diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment.

• Leadership opportunities and formation programs.

• Shared and distributed leadership – where innovation is welcomed.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Flu Vaccination Program.

• An outstanding student body: happy and focused on learning.

• Comprehensive staff induction program.

• Diverse professional learning opportunities (state and interstate).

• Collegial and supportive staff.

• On-site child care services available at ÃÈÃÃÉç Early Learning Centre (operated by Discovery Early Learning).

• On site parking.

ÃÈÃÃÉç is a Kindergarten to Year 10 Catholic, Coeducational College situated on a picturesque 28 hectare property in the foothills of kunanyi/Mount Wellington in the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania.

The College has been owned and governed by the Salesians of Don Bosco since it was established in 1946. The Salesians are a global organisation and Catholic religious order dedicated to supporting young people, especially the disadvantaged and marginalised. It was founded in the mid-1800s by St John Bosco (Don Bosco) who was an Italian priest and educator. They were named ‘Salesians’ after the patron saint of the organisation, St Francis de Sales, the bishop of Geneva in the 16th and 17th centuries who was renowned for his kindness and humanity. The Salesians are actively involved in education, welfare, missions, parishes, and youth work. In Australia, they own and manage schools, youth centres, welfare agencies, and parishes across several states.

As a Catholic School in the Salesian Tradition, the Salesian Preventive System developed by Don Bosco, lies at the heart of every Salesian school, shaping, inspiring, and guiding all interactions with students. At its core, this system means ‘standing beside someone to speak on their behalf, to be their defender, to encourage them, to have empathy for them, and to help them grow’. Central to this approach is the encouraging presence and active involvement of all staff in the lives of young people. Don Bosco urged his educators to always have the interests of young people at heart, to love what the young love, and to be a friend to them rather than a master they fear. The Salesian approach fosters an atmosphere of kindness, tolerance, acceptance, and forgiveness.  The Salesian charism and educational philosophy is at the heart of all that we do.

From humble beginnings as an orphanage accommodating 30 boys in the building known as Grantleigh, which currently houses the Business Office, ÃÈÃÃÉç now has more than 1100 students. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment, diverse curriculum offerings, a strong pedagogical framework, dynamic learning and wellbeing programs, and excellent facilities.

ÃÈÃÃÉç is a company limited by guarantee (an incorporated entity).  In accordance with our Constitution, the business of the College is managed under the direction of a Board of Directors who are responsible for the overall governance of the College including strategic and financial oversight, and for ensuring it complies with its legal obligations.  The Board is accountable to the Members of the Company, namely, the Salesian Provincial (Australia-Pacific Region) and the members of the Provincial Council.

Applications must include:

• A cover letter stating the reasons why you are seeking the position and what you would bring to the role (no more than one page).

• Completed ÃÈÃÃÉç Application Form.

• An up-to-date resume outlining your employment history, qualifications, skills and experience.

• A document addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria must be addressed in order for your application to be considered.

• Copies of formal qualifications (if the College does not already hold these).

Mandatory Requirements

• Commitment to respect and support Catholic education, Catholic values and the Salesian ethos.

• Valid Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People on commencement.

• Current Registration with the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board on commencement (teaching positions).

• Current and satisfactory National Police Criminal History Check (non-teaching positions).

Selection Criteria - Skills and Experience

Refer to 'Current Opportunities' for position specific Selection Criteria.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Principal
ÃÈÃÃÉç
PO Box 256
Glenorchy Tas 7010

Email to: employment@dominic.tas.edu.au

Enquiries: employment@dominic.tas.edu.au

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received. An appointment may be made before the closing date.

ÃÈÃÃÉç manages the majority of its recruitment needs internally. As such, we ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us directly. The College does not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies.

The Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement details the rights, obligations, and conditions of employment for all employees at ÃÈÃÃÉçÌý²¹²Ô»å sets the framework for ensuring their work is valued and effectively supported. The Agreement applies to and is binding upon all Catholic schools in TasmaniaÌý²¹²Ô»å the Independent Education Union Victoria/Tasmania.

There are 39 Catholic schools operating in Tasmania:   

• 35 Catholic schools are owned by the Roman Catholic Church Trust Corporation of the Archdiocese of Hobart (Archdiocesan Schools).

• 4 Catholic schools are independently owned and operated: ÃÈÃÃÉç, St Virgil’s College, St Francis Flexible School and BlendED National Tasmania.

  ➢ ÃÈÃÃÉç is owned by the Salesians of Don Bosco.
  ➢ St Virgil’s College, St Francis Flexible School, and BlendED National Tasmania are owned by Edmund Rice Education Australia.

•  All ÃÈÃÃÉç staff are employed directly by the College.

ÃÈÃÃÉç is committed to maintaining and encouraging an organisational culture where children and young people feel safe, are treated with respect and protected from harm. As a child safe organisation, ÃÈÃÃÉç puts the safety of children and young people first. The College adheres to the requirements of the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, and complies with the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

All employees at ÃÈÃÃÉç are Mandatory Reporters. Mandatory reporting is the legal requirement to report a reasonable suspicion of harm or risk of harm to children, young people, and unborn babies to relevant authorities and is an important part of keeping children and young people safe. Any employee who knows, believes or suspects on reasonable grounds that a child, young person or unborn baby has been, is being, or is likely to be abused, harmed or neglected is required to report this to the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line and/or Tasmania Police.

All employees are required to abide by our Child Safe Policy and Child Safe Procedures, and are required to understand and comply with current child protection legislation as it applies and is varied from time to time in Tasmania.

ÃÈÃÃÉç adopts the Charter for Salesian Schools which gives expression to the Salesian charism and mission common to all activities and works conducted by the Salesians worldwide.  The Charter sets out four central pillars that embody our founder St John Bosco’s vision and guides the College in all aspects of school life. ÃÈÃÃÉç draws its inspiration from these four pillars and is:

• A HOME that welcomes
• A PARISH that evangelises
• A SCHOOL that prepares for life
• A PLAYGROUND where friends meet and enjoy themselves

ÃÈÃÃÉç is constantly challenged to re-interpret and re-enliven John Bosco’s educational vision in every generation and circumstance, according to the requirements of the contemporary situation and the needs of young people, to whom he once said, ‘I have only one wish: that you be happy in this world and the next’.