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Waggrakine Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEO) 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.

Located on Yamatji Country in Geraldton, Waggrakine PS is a well-established Independent Public School with 394 students enrolled, a third of whom identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. At Waggrakine PS, we Achieve by Caring by nurturing both the education and wellbeing of every student. Our core expectations, 'Respect, Responsibility and Active learning' are embedded in all aspects of school life.

Waggrakine PS values community involvement and welcomes families as partners in education, believing that by maximising parent/carer input and communication, we increase opportunities for our students to reach their potential. The school provides an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment where every student feels a strong sense of connection and belonging.

Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online

The Role

The role of the AIEO is to improve the educational outcomes of Aboriginal and Islander students by ensuring they receive the educational and cultural support they need to feel welcomed, respected, understood and cared for and providing the skills to achieve academically to the best of their abilities.

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 make an important contribution to student progress and achievement through the development and maintenance of positive relationships between staff, students, parents and the community. They facilitate school and family connections and work closely with students to support student wellbeing, attendance and engagement.

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 Dianna Miller, Principal on or emailing

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 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 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).

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 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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS990576

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 September 2025Seniority level
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  • IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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