Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position) - St John'S Primary School, Mullumbimby

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Mullumbimby; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

St John's Primary School, Mullumbimby invites applications for an Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position). This part-time, temporary role (36 hours per fortnight) commences in Term 3 for the remainder of 2026.

It is classified as Level 4 (averaged) under the NSW/ACT Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025. The role involves working with school leadership to implement the Diocesan Action Plan for Aboriginal education, promoting cultural pride, belonging and reconciliation, and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

St John's Primary School, Mullumbimby

St John’s is a co-educational Catholic Primary School serving families of the Mullumbimby Catholic Parish and wider community. We are a small school offering a personalised and quality educational experience for students from Kindergarten to Year Six. St John’s Primary offers a rich education within the context of Catholic values and traditions. The school aims to be a true community of learning and faith - one which recognises the uniqueness and dignity of the individual and promotes the “Fullness of life” in one another. Through contemporary pedagogical practices the school develops practices that promote student engagement in learning through inquiry and investigation approaches.

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Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position)

Position Type: Part time / Temporary 36 hours per fortnight
Commencement Date: Term 3
Term of Appointment: For the remainder of the 2026 school year

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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.

Applications must be received by 3:00pm Sunday, 19 July 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.