Aboriginal Education Support Officer – Literacy & Culture

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Nowra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Nowra NSW invites applications for a part-time School Support Officer / Aboriginal Education Assistant (10 hours per fortnight). The role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in literacy, numeracy, and cultural initiatives, with emphasis on language delivery (dhurga) and cultural programs.

The position is temporary, commencing 28 January 2027 and concluding 26 January 2028.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to Catholic School mission.
• Be from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.
• Support literacy and numeracy needs and cultural initiatives.
• Strong communication and liaison with Aboriginal communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across designated schools.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in literacy, numeracy and cultural programs.
• Assist in delivering local language activities (dhurga) and cultural initiatives.
• Liaise with school staff, parish and local communities.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality in interactions with students and families.

Skills

Aboriginal liaison

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Cultural programs

Dhurga language

Education

Certificate III in School Support or equivalent

Tools

Education technology

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Nowra NSW invites applications for a part-time School Support Officer / Aboriginal Education Assistant (10 hours per fortnight). The role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in literacy, numeracy, and cultural initiatives, with emphasis on language delivery (dhurga) and cultural programs.

The position is temporary, commencing 28 January 2027 and concluding 26 January 2028.