Aboriginal Education Officer: Culture & Student Support

Mackillop College Bathurst; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

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Job summary

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Dubbo, invites applications for an Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) on a temporary, full-time basis for 2026. The role provides cultural, educational, and pastoral support to Indigenous students, connecting families, the school, and the wider community.

Key responsibilities include building connections with First Nations families, supporting PLPs, promoting Aboriginal culture, and assisting with literacy and numeracy.

Qualifications

• Must confirm Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
• Strong commitment to Catholic Education values (social justice, equity, reconciliation).
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills to assist students.
• Ability to work with staff to support Indigenous students.
• Experience engaging families and communities.
• Knowledge of educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Strong connections with the local Aboriginal community.
• Commitment to promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture within the school.

Responsibilities

• Build connections with First Nations families and welcome new families into the school community.
• Support the development and implementation of Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs).
• Promote and celebrate Aboriginal culture across the whole school.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy support for Aboriginal students, both in class and in small group/individual settings.
• Encourage regular attendance, supporting transitions, and exploring career pathways with students.
• Provide pastoral care, encouragement, and guidance to Aboriginal students.
• Work alongside teachers and school leadership to ensure culturally inclusive learning experiences.

Skills

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Collaboration

Family engagement

Cultural awareness

Pastoral care

Community connections

Job description

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Dubbo, invites applications for an Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) on a temporary, full-time basis for 2026. The role provides cultural, educational, and pastoral support to Indigenous students, connecting families, the school, and the wider community.

Key responsibilities include building connections with First Nations families, supporting PLPs, promoting Aboriginal culture, and assisting with literacy and numeracy.