Indigenous Education Worker – Culture & Community Engagement

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff training & development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton, seeks a temporary part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker for 12 months from January 2027. The role focuses on culture, spirituality and student wellbeing within the school community, in line with the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle's Reconciliation Action Plan.

The position requires Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status, a current WWCC, and compliance with CSO accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead.

Qualifications

• Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
• Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number is required.
• Willingness to comply with CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy.

Education

WWCC number

Accreditation to Work – Category A

Job description

St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton, seeks a temporary part-time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker for 12 months from January 2027. The role focuses on culture, spirituality and student wellbeing within the school community, in line with the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle's Reconciliation Action Plan.

The position requires Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status, a current WWCC, and compliance with CSO accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead.