Administrative Assistant

Mackillop College Bathurst; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Dubbo, invites applications for an Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) on a temporary, full-time basis for 2026. The role provides cultural, educational, and pastoral support to Indigenous students, connecting families, the school, and the wider community.

Key responsibilities include building connections with First Nations families, supporting PLPs, promoting Aboriginal culture, and assisting with literacy and numeracy.

Qualifications

• Must confirm Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
• Strong commitment to Catholic Education values (social justice, equity, reconciliation).
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills to assist students.
• Ability to work with staff to support Indigenous students.
• Experience engaging families and communities.
• Knowledge of educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Strong connections with the local Aboriginal community.
• Commitment to promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture within the school.

Responsibilities

• Build connections with First Nations families and welcome new families into the school community.
• Support the development and implementation of Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs).
• Promote and celebrate Aboriginal culture across the whole school.
• Assist with literacy and numeracy support for Aboriginal students, both in class and in small group/individual settings.
• Encourage regular attendance, supporting transitions, and exploring career pathways with students.
• Provide pastoral care, encouragement, and guidance to Aboriginal students.
• Work alongside teachers and school leadership to ensure culturally inclusive learning experiences.

Skills

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Collaboration

Family engagement

Cultural awareness

Pastoral care

Community connections

Job description

St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Dubbo

Aboriginal Education Officer

Temporary | Full-time (Duration of 2026)

Hourly rate ranging from $41.97 - $45.65 p/h (depending on qualifications & experience)

Access to wide range of company benefits such as Fitness Passport

About the Role

St Pius X Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) to join the school community. The Aboriginal Education Officer acts as a key connection between Indigenous students, their families, the school, and the wider community. This role provides cultural, educational, and pastoral support to ensure every Indigenous student is given the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong connections with First Nations families and welcoming new families into the school community.
• Supporting the development and implementation of Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs).
• Promoting and celebrating Aboriginal culture across the whole school.
• Assisting with literacy and numeracy support for Aboriginal students, both in class and in small group/individual settings.
• Encouraging regular attendance, supporting transitions, and exploring career pathways with students.
• Providing pastoral care, encouragement, and guidance to Aboriginal students.
• Working alongside teachers and school leadership to ensure culturally inclusive learning experiences.

For further information about this position, including the statement of duties, please review the position description.

About You

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
• A strong commitment to the philosophy and values of Catholic Education, including social justice, equity, and reconciliation.
• Sound skills in literacy and numeracy to assist students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff to support Indigenous students.
• Experience in engaging families and community, including in challenging situations.
• Knowledge of educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Strong connections with the local Aboriginal community.
• A commitment to promoting and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture within the school.

Why work for us?

• Celebrate and share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture across the school community.
• Access to wide range of employee benefits such as Fitness Passport.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment alongside teachers and school leaders.

About Us

The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,300 students and 1,700 staff. CEDB is seeking dynamic staff to join our school communities who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students and their world. Situated in the beauty of the central west region of NSW, a diversity of opportunity awaits you and your family, whether you choose to apply to a school in one of our regional centres or to a school located in small rural.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (*************.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

An employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.