Bayulu Remote Community School (RCS) is seeking to establish a pool of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers for permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The School
Bayulu RCS caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 8. Our school is located on Gooniyandi country, 15km from the town of Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region.
Our vision is to provide a safe and stimulating environment where Aboriginal culture is embraced, taught and celebrated, and students are encouraged to reach their academic potential so they become proud, strong and resilient members of the community.
There's a deep sense of belonging at our school with staff building strong relationships with students and the community. Our school's commitment to every student's learning is tangible. We focus on reading, writing, mathematics and Aboriginal culture from the moment children start school, to ensure every child achieves their best.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Location and Community
Our community has a strong affinity with our school that goes back generations. It is visible in school assemblies, NAIDOC Week events and sports carnivals where the generations prior - parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts - come in to reminisce, look at old photos and share stories with our students.
The majority of our students live in one of six nearby indigenous communities: Bayulu, Gillarong, Joy Springs, Ngalingkadji and Mimbi. Indigenous students comprise 92% of the student population, most of whom speak Kriol as their first language and Standard Australian English as an additional language.
Connection to culture is very strong, with all students participating in either the Gooniyandi or Walmajarri language and cultural program.
For more information about Bayulu visit Our Communities - Bayulu
The Role
As an Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO), you will provide support and effective 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.
AIEO’s act as a liaison between the community and the school to develop an education program that is relevant to both educational and cultural needs. AIEO's assist and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, particularly those at risk, through mentoring and pastoral care to ensure their participation and achievement in the school environment.
AIEO’s support teachers to implement the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework. Suitable applicants should ideally display a strong link to Aboriginal culture and establish positive working relationships with our families and local community. An ability to work both in teams and individually to achieve successful outcomes for students and their families will be highly regarded.
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 Detta-Anne Murphy, Principal on (08) 9163 8650 or emailing Detta.Murphy@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.
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 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) 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 SS/SS937386
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 December 2024
