Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position) - St Joseph's College, Banora Point

St John Paul College Coffs Harbour; Banora Point; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph's College, Banora Point invites applications for an Aboriginal Education Worker (AEW). The part-time, temporary role (18 hours per week) supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and collaborates with school leadership to promote cultural identity and academic achievement.

The position involves building community partnerships and contributing to a Diocesan education action plan. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and hold a current Working

Qualifications

• Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (documented confirmation required).
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance.
• Compliance with the Anti-discrimination/Work, Teach and Lead policies on appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership to implement the Diocesan Action Plan for education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Promote welcome and belonging, supporting cultural identity and education opportunities.
• Support development of individualised plans including cultural, curriculum and career goals.
• Develop partnerships with local Aboriginal community and families to foster a respectful school environment.

Skills

Aboriginal descent

Child safety awareness

Job description

St Joseph's College, Banora Point

Aboriginal Education Worker (AEW)

Position Type: Part-time, temporary position

Hours/ FTE: 18hrs per week (3 days)

Start date: 28 Jan 2027

End Date: end of 2027 school year

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.

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 3pm Friday 20 November 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.