Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

We are 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.

About Albany Senior High School

Albany Senior High School (SHS) is a distinguished Independent Public School with a long-standing tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence, and leadership development. We are committed to providing a nurturing and dynamic educational environment for students in Years 7 to 12. In 2022, Albany SHS was selected to join a group of Public Schools offering a Gifted and Talented program, showcasing our dedication to enriched learning experiences. We foster a restorative, culturally responsive and inclusive school culture where every student is valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

Find out more about our school at www.albanyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Albany SHS is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated AIEOs to join our team. As an AIEO, you will be well organised, reliable, and flexible whilst providing support and assistance to Aboriginal students, their parents/guardians, teachers, and the community through the knowledge and sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. AIEOs should be passionate about enabling Aboriginal students to be successful as Aboriginal people and will provide a safe and supportive environment for Aboriginal students. Ideal applicants will display a strong link to Aboriginal culture and establish positive working relationships with families and local communities. An ability to work well both in teams and individually to achieve successful outcomes for students and their families is 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, please contact Jo Stephen, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6821 1700 or jo.stephen@education.wa.edu.au. During school holidays, please contact Jo Stephen on 0484 237 042.

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 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 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 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A three 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 multicultural 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, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS992243.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 October 2025.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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