Melissa Tidswell

* Lead in the inauguration of a Reconciliation Action Plan at Atwell College

* Lead in the implementation of a Cultural Awareness Full day Staff PD at Atwell College to be presented by highly sought after and respected Community Elders Danny and Rose Ford.

* Implement and Deliver weekly cultural programs to students of all yer levels.

* Supervise students engaging in programs, whilst ensuring students maintain their responsibilities that adhere to College polices.

* Work Autonomously or in a team

* Excellent organisational and time management skills

* Resilient, Persistent and confident with strong cultural awareness and emotional maturity..

*Provide pastoral care, support and mentoring to Indigenous students and their families.

* Attend regular AIEO Network Meetings to further my knowledge and training relevant to my role

* Organise and action NAIDOC events for the School and community

* Assist Year Coordinators with implementing behavioural and education plans for at risk and high risk students.

* Maintain record keeping, including attendance,Indigenous Student academic progress tracking report and parent care/giver communications.

Supporting Aboriginal Elder’s within the community to engage with Moorditj Koort to access health services, engage clients with community service’s including physical health, mental health and general well being services and aged care services. Develop and Facilitate weekly programs for Elders and prepare and cook healthy lunches.

• Motivate students and assist teachers to improve students’ individual performance
• Work effectively with students with challenging behaviour and learning difficulties
• Encourage students to feel proud of their culture and give a sense of belonging
• Encourage and support the school to implement Aboriginal programs and Noongar language, as well as communicate and liaise with community organisations to implement programs within the school to benefit Indigenous students
• Support, liaise and communicate with and between parents, teachers, and community elders and community members to encourage parent involvement within the school community and promote cultural awareness
• Engage in regular home visits for at risk students and work effectively with families, student services and external organisations to overcome barriers
• Mentor students and assist with Follow the Dream tutoring sessions after school
• Organise and manage whole school NAIDOC celebrations involving families, community members
• Manage and engage specialists with family mapping of Indigenous students and their families and encourage family and elder’s participation

Support job seeking customers to gain sustainable employment through the delivery of the Department of Employment contracts and Jobs Services Australia.

Work directly with young people aged 12-24 years old facing social,emotional or economic challenges, providing support through case management and developing individual plans connecting them to necessary resources, advocating on their behalf and promote and support with positive life changes with the support of external community based organisations, schools and government agencies.