Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker

Introduction:

St Michael's Primary School, Nelson Bay is seeking a Permanent Part Time (10.5hrs per week) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker to join the team January 2026.

St Michael's Primary School, Nelson Bay is located in the Port Stephens Region, a short 45-minute drive from Newcastle CBD. A school of 275 students catering for K-6, St Michael's provides a place where the creative and individual talents of each student and teacher is greatly appreciated, embraced and encouraged. Our school has a strong focus on quality learning experiences in an inclusive and innovative environment that nurtures and challenges students to reach their full academic potential.

Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The purpose of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Worker is to focus on supporting students, teachers and school communities in the areas of culture, spirituality and student wellbeing and engagement. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle's Reconciliation Action Plan – Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realisation of these objectives.

Skills and Experiences:

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience and expertise working in educational settings with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities
• Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in an educational setting
• Qualifications and/or experience (see below) relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and/or cultural settings. This is inclusive of being able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act 1977. In order to ensure this qualification is considered, submission of corroborated acknowledgment of Aboriginality is welcomed. (Desirable)
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
• Current unrestricted Class C Driver's Licence (Desirable)
• Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Willingness to Comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy.
• Category A – Accreditation to Work.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training and staff development programs

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Helen Bourne, Principal on Tel: or via email:

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

• Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
• Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close: Tuesday 18th November at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.