At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and strengthen community connections.
- Company: Department of Education committed to student success and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, attractive allowances, generous leave, and professional development.
- Other info: Opportunities available for full-time or part-time roles; genuine Aboriginality required.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education and cultural responsiveness for Indigenous communities.
- Qualifications: Passion for student success, experience with young people, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and communities to engage and succeed in education? The Department of Education is seeking applications from people interested in opportunities supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and strengthening connections between schools, families and communities.
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers play a vital role in promoting student engagement, attendance, participation and achievement. Aboriginal Cultural Advisors are integral to strengthening cultural responsive practices and supporting/enhancing the framework to build relationships across the community.
Opportunities may include:
- Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer
- Advanced Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer
- Aboriginal and Islander Cultural Advisors
Appointments may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Acceptance to the Employment Register does not guarantee employment.
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers contribute to culturally responsive learning environments by building strong partnerships between schools, students, families and communities. The Department offers a range of benefits including:
- flexible employment opportunities across a variety of school settings
- attractive allowances and incentives in many regional locations
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- generous leave entitlements
- 12% employer contributed superannuation
- access to professional learning and development opportunities.
Who Can Apply
Applications are encouraged from people who:
- are passionate about supporting student success and wellbeing
- have experience working with young people, families or communities
- have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Important: Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for these positions under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
How The Employment Register Works
You may be contacted by principals or hiring managers regarding opportunities that align with your experience and location preferences. If contacted, you will be asked to confirm whether you are genuinely interested in being considered for the opportunity before any further assessment occurs. Hiring managers may assess interested applicants against the requirements of the role and determine the most suitable applicant through a merit-based process. Applicants who are considered but not selected will be advised of the outcome and may request feedback. Review and breach claim processes apply in accordance with the relevant recruitment and selection requirements. You should only express interest in opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.
Eligibility to work:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start employment
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
- Complete any induction or training requirements relevant to the role.
Contact us: Central Registers Team 9264 5083 | Recruitment.EmploymentRegisters@education.wa.edu.au
All applications must be submitted online.
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer and Cultural Advisors Employment Register employer: Department of Education, Western Australia
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