Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - Scone

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Scone; In loco; AUD 10.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fitness Passport corporate program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Staff training & development programs

Paid parental leave

Descrizione del lavoro

St Mary's Primary School, Scone, is seeking a permanent part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker (10.5 hours per week) to join the team from January 2027. The role focuses on culture, spirituality and student wellbeing, aligning with the Diocese’s Reconciliation Action Plan and strong community engagement.

You will work with students, teachers and the school community, fostering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and supporting inclusive education within a

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Support students, teachers and school communities in culture, spirituality and student wellbeing.
• Promote Reconciliation Action Plan objectives and engage with community partners.

Conoscenze

Community engagement

Team collaboration

Cultural knowledge

Formazione

WWCC (Working with Children Check)

Accreditation to Work, Teach & Lead (Category A)

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status (Genuine occupational qualification)

Descrizione del lavoro

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - Scone

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Scone NSW

16h ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

St Mary's Primary School Sconeis seeking a permanent part time (10.5hrs p/w)Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workerto join the team in January 2027

St Mary's Primary School, Scone is a small rural community offering a Catholic education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Equipped with modern and engaging facilities, St Mary's uses a contemporary approach to learning which is personalised, stimulating and responds to the learning needs, interests and experiences of each student. St Mary's offers an inclusive environment filled with skilled and committed staffing who nurture the social, emotional, physical and spirtual development of all students in our care, the best possible education with rich learning experiences for our students across the curriculum.

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.

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

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.