Part-Time Indigenous Education Advocate — Primary

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Ongoing professional learning and dev

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Job summary

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Kelso in Bathurst, NSW, is seeking an Aboriginal Education Officer for a permanent part-time position starting 28 January 2027. The role focuses on supporting Aboriginal students and families, improving educational outcomes, and ensuring culturally inclusive curriculum across KLAs.

The officer will report to the Principal and the Education Officer: Leader of Aboriginal Education, liaising with Aboriginal communities and contributing to strategies within

Qualifications

• Provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
• Demonstrate understanding of and sincere commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education, including the values of social justice, equity and reconciliation.
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in literacy and numeracy especially as it relates to assisting students.
• Demonstrate your ability to work as part of a team to cater for the needs of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students.
• Demonstrate your ability to work with families and community, especially in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of educational issues that affect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students.
• Demonstrate links with the local Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrate your ability to promote and celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander traditions and culture within the whole school.
• Provide proof of at least 5 years workplace experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as an intermediary and contact person for Aboriginal students and families within the school and school system.
• Assist teaching staff in achieving targets and outcomes outlined in school and diocesan strategic plans in response to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander National Education Strategy (2015) to accelerate improvements in educational outcomes for Aboriginal students and young people.
• Support schools in ensuring that the curriculum is culturally inclusive across all KLAs.
• Assist the Principal and School Executive by providing support for Aboriginal families to resolve student pastoral care issues.
• Provide encouragement and emotional support for Aboriginal students.

Job description

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Kelso in Bathurst, NSW, is seeking an Aboriginal Education Officer for a permanent part-time position starting 28 January 2027. The role focuses on supporting Aboriginal students and families, improving educational outcomes, and ensuring culturally inclusive curriculum across KLAs.

The officer will report to the Principal and the Education Officer: Leader of Aboriginal Education, liaising with Aboriginal communities and contributing to strategies within