Education Consultant – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

3 weeks ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Theibr Full time

Overview

Two year full time or part-time fixed term contract | Sydney CBD | Make an impact across Independent schools

AISNSW is seeking an experienced educator with deep expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education to join our team.

Who we are

AISNSW is the peak body supporting and representing over 400 independent schools in NSW and provides a range of services across NSW and ACT. We believe in the excellence that comes with choice, diversity and independence in education. AISNSW exists to serve and champion independent schools.

Responsibilities

- Provide culturally responsive advice and support to Independent schools across NSW.
- Design and deliver professional learning, conferences and school-based consultancies.
- Contribute to the Waratah Project, a culturally responsive framework that supports schools to improve student outcomes and strengthen family and community connections.
- Collaborate across AISNSW to support initiatives in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with schools, communities and partner organisations.

Qualifications

- Proven experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
- Strong and reciprocal connections with Aboriginal Communities and/or agencies/organisations.
- Skilled in designing and delivering professional learning.
- High-level project management, organisational and communication skills.
- Culturally responsive ways of working, grounded in respect, reflection and deep listening.

Requirements

- Full-time or part-time availability, Sydney-based role
- Capacity to travel to regional schools in NSW overnight
- Driver’s licence
- Current Working with Children’s Check or willingness to obtain the same

Benefits

- Structured induction processes.
- Four weeks annual leave (additional leave for the office closure period between Christmas and New Year is determined by the Board each year).
- Salary packaging.
- Flexible work arrangements including a combination of working away from the office as well as dedicated time for collaboration in the office.
- Internal and external personal professional learning opportunities.
- Collegiality with a team of experts in their fields and professional qualifications to collaborate with and learn from.
- Dedicated staff wellbeing initiatives to promote connectedness and self-care.

This is a two-year fixed term role, reporting to the Associate Chief Executive: Compliance, Policy and Member Engagement.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, but this is not an essential requirement.

Bring your expertise, cultural knowledge and passion for education to make a lasting impact across Independent schools in NSW. Please provide your CV and a one page covering letter that outlines how you meet the requirements and capabilities of the role referencing the Key Accountabilities and Skills and Experience.

Applications close Tuesday 7 October 2025. Commencement date will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Invitations to interview for this role may occur upon receipt of the application prior to the closing date and may be extended beyond the closing date. AISNSW reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Please direct any questions and applications to:
Douglas Melrose-Rae | Associate Chief Executive: Compliance Policy and Member Engagement
Phone: (02) 9299 2845

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