Learning on Country Coordinator: Indigenous Education Lead

Anzuk; Aurukun Shire; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANZUK Education in Aurukun, Far North Queensland, is seeking an experienced Learning on Country (LoC) Teacher-Coordinator to design and support LoC programs in collaboration with Traditional Owners, Wik Mungkan Language and Culture Teachers, and Indigenous Ranger Groups.

This role blends curriculum expertise with relational leadership to advance cultural knowledge, language, and identity while aligning with the Australian Curriculum and local governance models.

Qualifications

• Queensland teacher registration (or eligibility to obtain registration).
• Blend cultural responsiveness, strong community relationships, and robust project management skills.
• Deep respect for local Aboriginal histories, protocols, and Country.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to balance school and community.

Responsibilities

• Support Wik Mungkan language and culture teachers to lead Learning On Country (LoC).
• Co-design learning sequences grounded in local knowledge, seasonal calendars, and Country.
• Work closely with Indigenous Ranger groups to align education outcomes that promote traditional knowledge transfer through the management of Country.
• Coordinating logistics for on country bush trips, workshops, and bush classrooms.
• Work closely with the Principal to embed Indigenous pedagogies across the curriculum.
• Providing teacher support, mentoring and reflections related to place-based learning.
• Fostering and maintaining strong, respectful relationships with communities, Elders, families and local organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain program documentation, including planning, assessment support, compliance and reporting processes.
• Follow the community LoC Governance model.

Skills

Culturally responsive

Community relationships

Project management

Education

Queensland teacher registration (or eligibility to obtain registration)

Job description

ANZUK Education in Aurukun, Far North Queensland, is seeking an experienced Learning on Country (LoC) Teacher-Coordinator to design and support LoC programs in collaboration with Traditional Owners, Wik Mungkan Language and Culture Teachers, and Indigenous Ranger Groups.

This role blends curriculum expertise with relational leadership to advance cultural knowledge, language, and identity while aligning with the Australian Curriculum and local governance models.