Aboriginal Education Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Centralian Middle School

Job title Aboriginal Education Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $72,087 - $82,187 Location Alice Springs

Position number 33727 RTF Closing 02/11/2025

Contact officer Glenda McCarthy, Principal on

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

to the OCPE website.

This position in only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

To be a positive Indigenous role model for all students by working together with students, families, principal and other school staff

to develop and maintain support mechanisms to assist Indigenous students with to achieve educational outcomes.

Context statement

Centralian Middle School is the only government middle school in Alice Springs. It has a multicultural enrolment of around 350

students, including approximately 65% Indigenous students. The Aboriginal Educator Officer will provide support to classroom

teachers, administration staff and leadership about the wellbeing and attendance of ATSI students.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. To provide a caring and supportive environment for individual Indigenous students to achieve improved outcomes in the

education system by working with students, families, staff and outside agencies.

2. To assist all school staff in the identification and facilitation of appropriate student support programs, to raise an awareness of

the needs of Indigenous students, their families, community and cultural backgrounds to improve student attendance and

educational outcomes.

1. To assist and support the school principal and management team with the development of a harmonious school environment

that is culturally inclusive and works to actively engage and empower students and their families.

1. To liaise, assist, promote and support the establishment of sustainable networks which link families, students, schools,

Indigenous organisations and government agencies.

1. Provide administrative and professional support services in keeping with the primary objective of the position.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven ability to work within a cross-cultural school environment, interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and

successfully develop effective partnerships with parents and the community.

2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous students and liaise with their families and community

agencies to develop mechanisms to improve student attendance and retention.

3. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and develop networks and partnerships with stakeholders from diverse

backgrounds.

1. Proven ability to operate in a politically and culturally sensitive environment.

2. Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team to assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of

strategies and programs for Indigenous stakeholders.

6. An ability to demonstrate high-level and comprehensive understanding of Indigenous issues, knowledge and culture, and proven

ability to assist in the implementation of programs that raise awareness and understanding of Indigenous culture.

Desirable

1. Certificate in Indigenous Education Work or similar qualification and/or the ability to obtain such a qualification.

2. Current NT Driver's License or the ability to obtain one.

Further Information

All applicants are required to hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or have the ability to obtain.