Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - New Lambton

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

St Therese’s Primary School, New Lambton invites applications for a temporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker to support students, teachers and communities in culture, spirituality and wellbeing.

12-month role from January 2027; requires Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification and a valid WWCC. Salary details aligned with NSW Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
• Established links with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Responsibilities

• Focus on supporting students, teachers and school communities in culture, spirituality and student wellbeing and engagement.

Skills

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Engagement with families/communities

Teamwork in education

Education

WWCC valid

CSO Accreditation – Category A

Job description

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - New Lambton

Posted: 05/11/2026

Closing Date: 15/11/2026

Job Type: Temporary

Location: New Lambton

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

St Therese's Primary School, New Lambtonis seeking a temporary part tiem (10.5hrs p/w)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workerto join the team for 12 months from January 2027

St Therese’s Primary Schoolis a unique school community offering students a quality education from Kindergarten to Year 6. At St Therese’s students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning while offering a community that is supportive of the creative, unique and individual talents of every student. Working with parents and the wider community to provide a holistic education, St Therese’s provides a number of enrichment opportunities for students to extend their learning experiences and enable them to reach their full potential.

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

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 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 New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• 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 Sallyanne Stanbridge, Principal on Tel: [phone]or via email: [e-mail]

Applications close: Sunday 15th November 2026 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.