Aboriginal And Islander Education Officer

Department of Education; Kalbarri; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Kalbarri District High School (Department of Education) is seeking an Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) for a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) role commencing Term 1, 2027 in Kalbarri, WA. The AIEO will support teachers, foster inclusive learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and liaise with the community to develop culturally relevant programs.

The role includes mentoring, pastoral care, and advising on student management; eligibility requires Aboriginality and

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
• Must be Australian or NZ citizen, permanent resident or have valid work rights for term.
• Must obtain a Working With Children Check before start; and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering planned programs and foster inclusive learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Mentor and provide pastoral care to encourage participation and achievement; advise on management of at-risk students.
• Design and implement behaviour plans, maintain records, and support school policy development on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 Kalbarri District High School (DHS) is located in the coastal town of Kalbarri, 600 km north of Perth. Kalbarri is surrounded by National Park which gives us a unique opportunity to utilise our natural environment in our curriculum. Kalbarri DHS nurtures children in Kindergarten through to young adults in Year 12. Kalbarri DHS has a stable, experienced, high quality staff, who provide a safe and caring class environment for children whilst presenting a comprehensive and challenging curriculum. Our students have access to computers and iPads enabling them to develop independent learning, research, presentation, and coding skills, within a whole school approach to Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Find out more about our school by visiting kalbarridhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) is a support role that assists teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The AIEO acts as a liaison between the community and school to develop an educational program relevant to both educational and cultural needs. They also provide mentoring and pastoral care to encourage participation and achievement at school, and provide support and advice to schools and teachers on the management program of students at risk. They also design and implement behaviour management plans, maintain records, and provide information to parents. Additionally, the AIEO facilitates community contribution to the formulation of school policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, conducts interviews or home liaison visits, manages class resources, and assists with preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tyler Caddy, Principal on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). We will only consider applicants who are Aboriginal for this position. To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1069946

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 4 November 2026