Indigenous Education & Engagement Officer

Ymca Wa

Perth, Armadale

On-site

AUD 87,000 - 94,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary $86,931 to $93,541.50 + 12% Sup
Ongoing professional development
Salary packaging benefits (NFP)
Novated Leasing on offer
Corporate healthcare discounts
Free employee assistance program
Refer a friend incentive ($500)

Job summary

The Y WA seeks Aboriginal Islander Educational Officers (AIEO) to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Mirrabooka, Armadale and Perth CBD campuses. This ongoing pool covers permanent full-time and part-time vacancies for the 2026 school year, with Aboriginality as a genuine occupational requirement.

You will mentor, develop culturally responsive programs, and collaborate with staff, families and Elders to help students re-engage with education and plan post‑school

Qualifications

  • Current National Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • First Aid (HLTAID003) and CPR (HLTAID001)
  • WA C Class Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

  • Liaise between school and community to develop culturally responsive programs
  • Mentoring and pastoral care for Indigenous students
  • Support students to engage with education and pathways toward employment
  • Collaborate with teachers, families and Elders to foster inclusive learning

Skills

Passion for working with young people
Community liaison with Elders
Effective communication across diverse
Current National Police Check
Working with Children Check
First Aid (HLTAID003)
CPR (HLTAID001)
Western Australian C Class Drivers Lic

Job description

The Y WA seeks Aboriginal Islander Educational Officers (AIEO) to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Mirrabooka, Armadale and Perth CBD campuses. This ongoing pool covers permanent full-time and part-time vacancies for the 2026 school year, with Aboriginality as a genuine occupational requirement.

You will mentor, develop culturally responsive programs, and collaborate with staff, families and Elders to help students re-engage with education and plan post‑school

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