Aboriginal Education Officer

6 days ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -School Administrative and Support Full time

**Position Information**:

- The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

**About the Role**

Aboriginal Education Officers provide assistance to teachers, Aboriginal students and their families to support improved learning, welfare and well-being outcomes for Aboriginal students.

**Essential Requirements**
- On appointment must be working towards or hold an Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) approved Certificate III in Children’s Services or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Working with Children Check Clearance
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training
- Administration of Medications - training to be provided based on student needs.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policies.

**Selection Criteria**:

- Understanding of the needs of Aboriginal students.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal communities and cultures.
- Ability to interact with Aboriginal students and parents.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community.

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**

**Additional School Information (Optional)**
Doonside Public School has a student population of 304 students from preschool to Year 6, including 18% Aboriginal students and 55% students from non-English speaking background. All school programs are supported by our AEOs and specialised teaching staff. Doonside PS is an innovative school in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, with a range of sports, arts, cultural, welfare and ICT programs. The school's diverse staff value community collaboration, staff and student welfare, quality teaching and commitment to school priority areas including Literacy and Numeracy and PBL. Our school has 10 mainstream classes, a Preschool and 4 MC support classes. Doonside has a dynamic, aspirational, and multicultural community who are supported by our P&C.

**How to Apply**

If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.

**Targeted Question 1**
In addition to the six specific criteria, please demonstrate your understanding of the roles and responsibilities as an AEO working in the pre-school.

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