Aboriginal Education Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Coonamble Public School

Nsw Department Of Education; Coonamble; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The NSW Department of Education is seeking an Aboriginal Education Officer for Coonamble Public School in North-West NSW. You will provide assistance to teachers, Aboriginal students and families to support improved learning, welfare and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal students.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive practices and collaboration with staff to promote literacy, numeracy and student wellbeing.

Formación

• Must have Working with Children Check clearance.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• Administration of Medications training to be provided based on student needs.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal Education and Training policy.

Responsabilidades

• Aboriginal Education Officers provide assistance to teachers, Aboriginal students and their families to support improved learning, welfare and well‑being outcomes for Aboriginal students.

Conocimientos

Working with Children Check Clearance

First Aid

Administration of Medications

Aboriginal Education policy knowledge

Understanding of Aboriginal students'

Excellent communication

Knowledge of Aboriginal communities

Interacting with Aboriginal students/3

Teamwork

Knowledge of local Aboriginal

Descripción del empleo

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world‑class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non‑government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

About the Role

Aboriginal Education Officers provide assistance to teachers, Aboriginal students and their families to support improved learning, welfare and well‑being outcomes for Aboriginal students.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training
• Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on studentneeds.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policy.

Coonamble Public School is located in North‑WesternNSW approximately 170km North West of Dubbo. It is a Connected Communities school with approx. 230 students P‑6 including 4 support classes. The Aboriginal population in the school is 85‑90%. The school implements high‑quality programs, which focus on literacy and numeracy with high expectations, collaborative practices and evidence‑based teaching. There is a strong focus on student wellbeing, inclusion, active participation and recognition of achievement. Aboriginal language and culture is taught across the school. The impact of wellbeing on learning is a crucial consideration with Positive Behaviour for Learning and Trauma Informed Practice providing the foundations to prepare students for learning.

• Understanding of the needs of Aboriginal students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal communities and cultures.
• Ability to interact with Aboriginal students and parents.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community.

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section14(d) of the Anti‑Discrimination Act1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high‑quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.