Indigenous Education Support Worker

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport corporate fitness

Employee assistance program

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton is seeking a temporary part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker to join the team for 12 months from January 2027. The role focuses on supporting students, teachers and school communities in culture, spirituality and wellbeing.

Desirable criteria include being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, current WWCC, and Accreditation to Work. The position is 10.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
• Established links with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a school team.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and education issues.
• Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification.
• Current WWCC is required.
• Willingness to comply with CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead policy.
• Category A – Accreditation to Work.

Responsibilities

• Support students, teachers and school communities in culture, spirituality and wellbeing.
• Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school.
• Liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Skills

Indigenous education

Community engagement

Team collaboration

Cultural awareness

Education

WWCC

CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead

Category A Accreditation

Job description

St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton is seeking a temporary part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker to join the team for 12 months from January 2027. The role focuses on supporting students, teachers and school communities in culture, spirituality and wellbeing.

Desirable criteria include being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, current WWCC, and Accreditation to Work. The position is 10.5 hours per week.