Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

Overview

Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

Branch: Queens Park Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $37.78 - $39.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026

Queens Park Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School with a rich history of providing quality public schooling since 1905. For over 110 years we have educated, inspired and nurtured. Our wonderful teachers and support staff are all dedicated to ensuring your child develops the understanding, skills and attitudes relevant to their individual needs.

The Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer assists teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment and assists students to access the educational program and have an increased understanding of the multicultural nature of the learning environment. The successful applicant would act as a liaison between the community and school to develop an educational program relevant to both educational and cultural needs and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, particularly those at risk, through mentoring and pastoral care to encourage participation and achievement at school.

There is a possibility the FTE for this position may increase in the future.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

During the school holidays, please contact Julie Herbert, Principal on 0417 973 303.

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.

- 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

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

Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act

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

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.

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to two 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

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- 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: IPS/SS993563

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 October 2025

Position Title Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

Agency Department of Education

Salary Level 3, $37.78 - $39.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Location Queens Park

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Queens Park Primary School

Work Type Permanent - Part Time

Position No. 00007890

Closing Date 2025-10-20 4:30 PM

Agency Department of Education

Department of Education – additional details as provided in the original listing are retained in this refined version where applicable.

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