This is a permanent full-time position commencing April 2026
The Midwest Education Regional Office is located in Geraldton on the Midwest coast. The 46 public schools in the Midwest education region have approximately 7,600 students and are a mixture of coastal and inland schools, including remote community schools. Approximately 30 percent of students are Aboriginal.
The Midwest is one of only five areas in the world with both marine and terrestrial biodiversity hot spots and home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Shark Bay and the Ningaloo Coast, making it internationally recognised and protected.
The Role
The Aboriginal Education Support Coordinator provides Aboriginal perspective, knowledge and understandings to support the work of building the capacity of the school staff to strengthen cultural responsiveness and improve education outcomes for Aboriginal students. They research, develop, implement and monitor programs, strategies and systems that provide an effective service for students and family members and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
If successful, you will provide guidance and advice to school staff, including the school leadership teams, to support them to engage with and respond in culturally responsive ways to Aboriginal organisations, community members and parents/caregivers. Additionally, you will assist with planning, organising and facilitating professional learning for school staff and staff from partnering agencies on issues relating to Aboriginal education and Aboriginal cultural awareness.
Professional Benefits
We are located in Geraldton and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
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 Danielle Wilton Coordinator Regional Operations - Midwest Education Region on (08) 9956 1602 or by emailing danielle.wilton@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identification and recognition is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
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.
- 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.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- hold a valid ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues and needs of Aboriginal children, families and communities and experience in applying that knowledge to the education sector.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of Aboriginal students who are experiencing difficulties.
- Demonstrated well developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing strategies and support programs.
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: DOE1004106
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 February 2026
