Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

Department of Education; Roebourne; Presencial; AUD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Roebourne District High School in the Pilbara region invites Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers to strengthen connections between students, families and the school. The role focuses on culturally safe learning environments and embedding Aboriginal culture, language and community knowledge into everyday schooling.

Successful applicants will mentor students, provide pastoral support, assist with attendance and engagement, and work with teachers and families to remove barriers to learning.

Qualificações

• Role focuses on culturally safe learning environments and embedding Aboriginal culture, language and community knowledge into everyday schooling.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor students and provide pastoral support.
• Assist with attendance, engagement and educational success.
• Collaborate with teachers, AIEOs and families to strengthen connections between students and community.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking to establish a pool of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Roebourne District High School (DHS), situated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, serves a dynamic and culturally rich community. Our school is deeply connected to the land and the local Aboriginal culture that has shaped this region for thousands of years. The school sits on Ngarluma Ngurra, the Country of the Ngarluma people, and many of our students come from the Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi and Banyjima language groups. We are strengthening the way culture, Country, community knowledge and relationships are embedded across our school. This includes our Yindjibarndi language program, Two-Way Connected Learning, Big Picture Learning in the secondary years, culturally responsive approaches to student wellbeing and engagement, and our work with families and community through the Connected Community School initiative. Find out more about our school by visiting Roebournedhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

As an Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) at Roebourne DHS, you will ideally play an important role in strengthening connections between students, families, community and the school. Working alongside teachers, other AIEOs, school leaders and support staff, suitable applicants should contribute to culturally safe and responsive learning environments where Aboriginal students feel known, valued and supported. Building trusted relationships with students and families, providing mentoring and pastoral care, and supporting students experiencing barriers to attendance, engagement or educational success are central to the role. Suitable applicants will ideally bring cultural knowledge and perspectives that contribute meaningfully to conversations about student learning, wellbeing, behaviour and engagement. The role may include supporting teachers with culturally responsive learning programs, individual education and engagement plans, and strategies that strengthen student confidence, participation and connection to learning. Experience supporting culturally informed approaches to student wellbeing, assisting students to reconnect following periods of absence or disengagement, and contributing to opportunities that strengthen connection to culture, Country, identity and community would be highly regarded. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are highly valued, particularly when working with families, community members and multidisciplinary teams supporting students at educational risk. The role may include family liaison and home visits where appropriate, connecting students and families with relevant services, contributing to cultural activities and community events, and helping staff better understand students’ cultural, family and community contexts. The suitable applicants should also contribute observations and feedback that assist teachers and other professionals in understanding student progress and identifying appropriate support.

Who are we looking for?

We are ideally seeking someone who values strong relationships and understands their importance when working with Aboriginal children, young people and families. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures, languages and protocols is highly regarded, along with the ability to apply this knowledge respectfully and appropriately within a school environment. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are highly valued, particularly when working with students, families, community members and school staff. The suitable applicants should bring a respectful and considered approach, with an understanding of the importance of listening, building trust, maintaining confidentiality and working within appropriate professional boundaries. Cultural and community knowledge, reliability, initiative and a genuine interest in supporting young people to succeed would also be highly regarded. Our priority is creating culturally responsive relationships and supporting positive educational outcomes for Aboriginal students. The suitable applicants will be supported to continue developing their understanding of educational programs, school processes and the broader AIEO role, while bringing their own cultural knowledge and experience to the work.

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;
• 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).

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