This is a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Maarakool Primary School (PS) (former planning name Brabham East Primary School) is situated on Noongar Whadjuk Boodjhar and opens for Kindergarten to Year 6 students in 2025. The school opened with 235 students and will cater for 540 students. Our school community includes families of different backgrounds and cultures, many from overseas where English is not the first language or dialect spoken at home.
Find out more about our school by visiting maarakoolps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Maarakool Primary School are seeking an Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) to join their school. We invite you to apply to become a part of our dynamic school community. As a member of the Maarakool team, you will join a positive culture, underpinned by high expectations for all. This position is projected to grow in FTE in the future.
The successful applicant will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and encourage a supportive and inclusive learning environment, using the Aboriginal Culture Standards Framework, to create a sense of belonging and connection to the school.
To be successful in this role you will ideally be reliable and flexible, whilst providing support and assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents/guardians, teachers, the school and the community through the knowledge, understanding and sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, language and culture. The role will include acting as a liaison between the community and the school in order to develop an educational program that is relevant to both educational and cultural needs.
Staff at Maarakool PS embrace a culturally responsive curriculum that reflects the cultural diversity of our school community. You will ideally support the team to provide staff with ongoing training and support to ensure a continued focus on culturally responsive practices.
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 Anika Blackmore, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6216 1590 or emailing anika.blackmore@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.
Aboriganlity is considered essential 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 maximum three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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/965001
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 Thursday, 22 May 2025
