This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Calista Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in the City of Kwinana. We have large grounds which comprise some areas of natural bushland and some set aside for gardening and outdoor activities. We also have an outdoor classroom. We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, and this underpins all that we do both within and outside of the classroom.
We have been working extensively on our knowledge and understanding of cultural inclusivity and endeavour to ensure that our practices meet the needs of our students from diverse cultures and backgrounds. We run the YAC program with our Indigenous Year 3-6 students and are involved in the Polly Farmer Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) project in collaboration with Gilmore College. We also have a strong focus on the health and wellbeing of our students through working in collaboration with both the Earbus and more recently with Moorditj Koort.
We have a Cultural Inclusivity Leader (CIL) whose focus it is to establish culturally responsive practices, programs and ways of learning across our school through collaboration with various agencies and the Department of Education. We currently have 57 Aboriginal students enrolled from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6).
Find out more about our school by visiting www.calistaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) plays a crucial role in fostering and collaborating in the development of a supportive and inclusive learning environment for our aboriginal students. A deep knowledge and understanding of both our local community and more specifically that of Calista PS will be highly regarded. We would like someone with this contextual background in this role. They will need to be able to build relationships with our students and families and bring their local cultural knowledge and understanding to the role.
Through the provision of mentoring and pastoral care they will provide support and guidance to our students both inside and outside of the classroom boundaries. For this reason, you should have good written and oral communication skills. We are looking for an AIEO with an understanding of the local culture and history who can bring a unique perspective to our school promoting respect and harmony.
A keen interest and knowledge of gardening is highly desirable as we are hoping to encourage the development of outdoor spaces and indigenous plantings to acknowledge the cultural significance of these. It is hoped that this will encourage community to feel an ownership and sense of belonging at our school. Ideally, you will have good interpersonal skills and a strong local knowledge in facilitating the strengthening of relationships.
The AIEO will work closely with the CIL, wider school staff and the local community to develop the role over time. They will also provide direction in the development and facilitation of education, language and behaviour management strategies and programs both in and outside classrooms.
Ideally, being able to manage their own time and possessing good organisational skills will be an asset to the role as moving from classroom to classroom will be required. If you are passionate about Aboriginal Education and Culture and want to make a difference to our learning community, then we encourage you to submit your application.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cathy de Thierry, Principal, on (08) 9414 2350 or emailing Cathy.Dethierry@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) to four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with students, teachers, parents, community members and professional staff on the provision and development of educational programs.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact on a range of levels in a variety of settings and with different audiences, including community members, teaching and other professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a school-level team and to provide multi-cultural direction in the development of the educational program, development of language resources, and evaluation of education and behaviour management programs.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively assist teachers in implementing educational and behaviour management programs.
- Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS957846
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 March 2025.
