Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position) - St James Primary School, Banora Point

Diocese Of Lismore Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

St James Primary School in Banora Point seeks an Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position) on a part-time temporary basis (30 hours/week). Begin ASAP and end for the 2026 school year.

The role focuses on implementing the Diocesan Action Plan for Aboriginal education and promoting cultural pride among students. The incumbent will work with leadership to foster reconciliation, build community partnerships and support personalised learning goals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Qualifications

• Must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (interview confirmation).
• Exemption under Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Responsibilities

• Support school leadership to implement the Diocesan Action Plan for Aboriginal education.
• Promote inclusive culture and belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Develop individualised plans aligning cultural, curriculum and career goals.
• Build partnerships with local Aboriginal communities and families.

Skills

Aboriginal culture awareness

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Community engagement

Job description

Job Description

St James Primary School, Banora Point

Aboriginal Education Worker(Identified Position)

Position Type: Part-time temporary position (30 hours per week). Start date: As soon as possible. End Date: For the remainder of the 2026 school year.

Classification & Benefits

This role is classified as Level 4 (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.

Essential Criteria

• 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 Islanders 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 the ways students learn.
• Preparedness to work with small groups of children and willingness to work alongside teachers in the classroom.

Position description Level 4

Anti-discrimination Act (1997)

Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees including an Elder and/or community member.

Provide the referee's name and contact details only (no reference letter required).

Applications must be received by 3:00pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Tweed 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.