Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position) - St Peter's Primary School, Port Macquarie

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter's Primary School in Port Macquarie invites an Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position) to collaborate with the school leadership in delivering culturally responsive education. The role focuses on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families, and local communities, promoting belonging, spiritual development, and educational opportunities aligned with Catholic values.

The position is part-time and permanent, with classification at Level 4 or 5A averaged,

Qualifications

• Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (confirmed at interview)
• Exemption under the Anti-discrimination Act 1977
• Must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance
• Compliance with Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy
• Identified Position

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership to implement the Diocesan Action Plan for Aboriginal education.
• Encourage students to embrace cultural identity and show pride in schooling.
• Promote welcome and belonging to build respect for Aboriginal culture.
• Support understanding and respect for Aboriginal knowledge and traditions; foster mutual respect.
• Develop individualised plans with cultural, curriculum and career goals.
• Partner with local Aboriginal community to promote a culturally respectful school environment.

Job description

St Peter's Primary School - Port Macquarie

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Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position)

Position Type: Part-time, permanent Hours: 42 hours per fortnight Start date: 28 January 2027______________________________________________

Classification & Benefits

Classified Level 4 or 5A (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.

Level to be determined after interviews.

Position description Level 4

Position Description Level 5

Anti-discrimination Act (1997)

Hastings 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.