Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position)

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Grafton; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools – Grafton, NSW, seeks two Aboriginal Education Workers (Identified Position) for part-time, temporary roles. Roles involve implementing Indigenous education plans, promoting cultural identity, and building community partnerships within the school.

Positions are 2 x part-time, 48 hours per fortnight and 36 hours per fortnight, start 27 January 2027, end of 2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (documented confirmation of Aboriginality is a requirement at interview).
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance
• Compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment
• Identified Position

Responsibilities

• Work with the school leadership team to implement the Diocesan Action Plan for the Education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Act as a role model for students by encouraging them to take pride in their schooling and their cultural identity.
• Promote a sense of welcome and belonging so that all in the school community gain respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and educational opportunities.
• Support the school to understand and show respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s knowledge, skills and traditions.
• Raise expectations and enhance student learning by developing individualised cultural, curriculum and career goals.
• Develop a partnership with the local Aboriginal community, families and the school to promote a respectful school environment.

Skills

Aboriginal descent

Job description

Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position)

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools – Grafton NSW

McAuley Catholic College is situated in Grafton on the North Coast of NSW, and provides a Catholic education to students of the Clarence Valley. We are a Christ-centred community, founded on the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy and Marist Brothers. We focus on the development of the whole person through strong religious, academic, sporting, wellbeing and cultural programs and opportunities. Our Mercy values of Courage, Justice, Compassion, Hospitality and Excellence underpin everything we do in our daily work with our students.

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Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position)

Positions: 2 x Part-time temporary positionsHours: 48 hours per fortnight and 36 hours per fortnightStart date: 27 January 2027End Date: end of 2027 school year

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Classification & Benefits:
This role is classified as Level 4.1 (averaged) under the NSW and ACT Systemic Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025 as updated or reviewed.

Detailed information regarding the level, salary increments, and general employment conditions can be found within the Agreement.

Role will include:

• Working with the school leadership team to implement the Diocesan Action Plan for the Education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including:
• Acting as a role model for students by encouraging them to take pride in all aspects of their schooling and their cultural identity.
• Promoting a sense of welcome and belonging, so that all in the school community will gain greater respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ culture and each child will be provided with educational opportunities that are rich, fulfilling and promote a love of God.
• Supporting the school to understand and show respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s knowledge, skills and traditions to build and maintain relationships that are based on mutual respect and reconciliation.
• Raising expectations and enhancing the quality of student learning for all students by supporting the development of individualised plans that include cultural, curriculum and career goals.
• Developing a partnership with the local Aboriginal community, families and the school to create and promote a school environment that respects and values local Aboriginal cultures and protocols.
• Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (documented confirmation of Aboriginality is a requirement at interview).
• Exemption under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance
• Compliance with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment
• Identified Position

Selection Criteria will focus on:

• The ability to foster and maintain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Spirituality whilst enhancing the values, beliefs and ethos of the Catholic Church.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students and staff in order to advocate for the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.
• The ability to work alongside school leadership to build the cultural capacity of the school community.
• The ability to maintain strong quality partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and service providers.
• Sound literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (or a willingness to learn), and knowledge and appreciation of how students learn.
• Preparedness to work with small groups of children and willingness to work alongside teachers in the classroom.

Anti-discrimination Act (1997)

Clarence Region

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.An equal opportunity employer.