Indigenous Education & Wellbeing Specialist (Part-Time)

Catholic Schools Office Diocese Of Maitland-Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Staff training and development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

St Therese's Primary School in New Lambton is seeking a temporary part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker for 12 months from January 2027, at 10.5 hours per week. The role focuses on supporting students, teachers and school communities in culture, spirituality and wellbeing, aligning with the Diocese’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

The role requires experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, relationships within local communities, and ability to

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 communities.
• Ability to work as a team member in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary education issues.

Responsibilities

• Support students, teachers and school communities in culture, spirituality and wellbeing.
• Promote the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Reconciliation Action Plan in school.
• Liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to support objectives.

Education

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status

Senior First Aid

Driver’s Licence

Working with Children Check

CSO Accreditation to Work

Job description

St Therese's Primary School in New Lambton is seeking a temporary part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker for 12 months from January 2027, at 10.5 hours per week. The role focuses on supporting students, teachers and school communities in culture, spirituality and wellbeing, aligning with the Diocese’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

The role requires experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, relationships within local communities, and ability to