Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) position at Department of Education, Western Australia. We are seeking to establish a pool of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Karratha Senior High School (SHS) we empower every student to embrace opportunities, build resilience, and contribute positively to society. Karratha SHS is an independent public school for students from Years 7 to 12, serving a diverse population of approximately 1270 students. The school emphasizes trauma informed practice and Positive Behaviour strategies to ensure all students are well supported.

Find out more about our school by visiting Find out more about living and working in Karratha by watching the video below.

AIEOs provide support and effective assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents/guardians, teachers, the school and the community through knowledge, understanding and sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, language and culture. AIEOs act as a liaison between the community and the school to develop an education program that is relevant to both educational and cultural needs. AIEOs 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. Suitable applicants should ideally display a strong link to Aboriginal culture and establish positive working relationships with families and the 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 Paula Marriott, Manager Corporate Services, on or

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 for more details.

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position;
• A statement of up to one page addressing the selection criteria in the attached JDF;
• 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.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in further stages of the recruitment 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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 24 September 2025.