Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher - Shortland

Our Lady Of Victories Primary School - Shortland; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland invites applications for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher. This permanent part-time (0.20 FTE) role focuses on curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing, contributing to the school’s mission and Reconciliation Action Plan.

The successful candidate will lead formation and implementation of Personal Learning Plans for Indigenous students, in partnership with teachers and support teams.

Qualifications

• Focus on curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing within the school.
• Involves developing Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Liaises with classroom, curriculum, wellbeing and Learning Support teams and with the school Principal.

Responsibilities

• Support students and school communities in curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement PLPs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to improve educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers, wellbeing teams and ministry teams to support the school's Catholic identity and mission.

Job description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher - Shortland

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.20 FTE)

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland is seeking a permanent parttime (0.2FTE)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher

Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland is seeking a permanent parttime (0.2FTE)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher to join the team January 2027

Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Shortland values and promotes the pursuit of excellence in a supportive and safe environment while providing quality, positive and real education for students to achieve their full individual potential.



POSITION DESCRIPTION

The role of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is to focus on support for students and school communities in the areas of curriculum, culture, spirituality, learning and wellbeing. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher shares responsibility with all staff for the Catholic identity and mission of the school. 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.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher will be specifically involved with the formation and implementation of Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, which are targeted at improving educational outcomes and supporting educational pathways, both within and
beyond the school setting.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Teacher is responsible to the school Principal and liaises closely with classroom teachers, curriculum teams, wellbeing teams, ministry teams and Learning Support teams. At the discretion of the Principal, duties may be varied according to the needs of the school.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary