aboriginal education

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION & WELLBEING ADVISOR - IDENTIFIED, SEO2

• Temporary full-time appointment for a period of up to two (2) years
• Location: Parramatta, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available. The successful applicant may be able to apply to work from alternate Education Office locations across the state.

About the Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the Inclusion & Wellbeing directorate

The Inclusion and Wellbeing Directorate drives continuous improvement of policies and programs that maximise access, inclusion and wellbeing of students in education from pre-school to year 12. The Directorate leads coordination of state-wide strategy and policy to lift student participation, health and wellbeing, and outcomes for students with disability.
 
About the position

The position is within the Centralised Integration Funding Support (CIFS) team and provides strategic support and advice to schools, educational services teams, school communities and key stakeholders on all aspects of Aboriginal education and Engagement. This position supports key functions of the CIFS team in implementation and monitoring of the Integration Funding Support program.

• Do you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person?
• Are you willing to learn more about the Integration Funding Support and have a keen eye for detail?
• Do you have experience or a strong commitment to providing strategic support and advice to schools, educational services teams, school communities, and key stakeholders?
• Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal students with disability to access education on the same basis as their peers? Do you feel confident supporting diverse communities and collaborating across multiple stakeholders to promote inclusive educational practices?
• Are you motivated to help schools and communities implement strategies that enhance Aboriginal education outcomes and engagement?
• Are you comfortable analysing and reflecting on data related to Aboriginal students to design targeted resources and support for schools, particularly to support Aboriginal students with  disability?

This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.

For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description. 

Please be advised: The Department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required. 

For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.  

How to apply

To apply you will be required to address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application.  

• Please attach one document (in Word or PDF format) addressing each selection criteria for the position you are applying for, with a maximum of 300 words per criteria.
• Update your work profile details directly on the iWorkforNSW platform and/or attach a CV/ Resume
• A cover letter is not required

Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.

For all enquiries please contact: Melanie Lopes via email

Closing date: Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 11:59pm. 

Please Note:

For permanent teachers in a NSW public school taking up a non-school based temporary appointment, the right of return to their substantive position is for up to 3 years.

The 2017 transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, for all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO1) and Senior Education 2 (SEO2) positions across the Department have ceased. Revised eligibility requirements for SEO1 and SEO2 positions are now in place. Applicants should refer to the Definitions for recent school based and recent NSBTS experience for further information.

If you currently hold a temporary NSBTS role, please refer to Advice for current NSBTS considering applying for other positions during their temporary NSBTS appointment. 

Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.   

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information, click here.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. 

E-list: If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future. 

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