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.
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.
Work with us
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.
How to apply
Select Apply for Job at either the top or bottom of this advertisement and complete the online application form.
Your application should include:
- CV/Resume
- Identification, provide one of the following:
- birth certificate
- current passport
- change of name documentation
- marriage certificate.
When completing your application, you will be asked to select preferred work locations and work types.
Eligibility to work
If you receive an appointment from this Employment Register, you will be required to:
- Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for these positions under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)
- 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 Recruitment Team
Department of Education WA
(08) 9264 5083 | cprecruitment@education.wa.edu.au
All applications must be submitted online.
