School Support Officer - Aboriginal Education Assistant (36 hours per fortnight) (2 positions)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Nowra; Presencial; AUD 30.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Nowra NSW invites applications for a part-time School Support Officer (Aboriginal Education Assistant) (36 hours per fortnight). The role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in literacy, numeracy and cultural initiatives, with classroom duties and involvement in community liaison.

The successful candidate will work across schools within the Aboriginal Education Assistant Program, with duties including supporting cultural

Formación

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background is required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with Aboriginal communities.
• Ability to support literacy and numeracy needs and cultural initiatives.
• Ability to interact positively with students and staff; maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to undertake further professional learning.

Responsabilidades

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in literacy, numeracy and cultural initiatives.
• Provide classroom support with a preference for cultural programs (Dance, Didgeridoo).
• Liaise with the school, parish and local communities to support students.
• Attend to the needs of students and adapt to a variety of working conditions.
• Maintain safety and professional standards; comply with WWCC requirements.

Conocimientos

Aboriginal/Indigenous background

Communication skills

Literacy & numeracy support

Tech literacy

Independent and team work

Confidentiality

Educación

Certificate III in School Support or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

School Support Officer - Aboriginal Education Assistant (36 hours per fortnight) (2 positions)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Nowra NSW

A temporary part time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.

The successful applicant will be required to work closely with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the areas that include literacy, numeracy and cultural initiatives as well as liaise with the school, parish and local communities.The role involves classroom support, with a preference for cultural programs such as Dance and Didgeridoo. This position is part of the Aboriginal Education Assistant Program which will provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students according to their areas of need.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Be from an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background
• Have the ability to support the literacy and numeracy needs of students and/or cultural initiatives
• Have good communication skills and be comfortable with Aboriginal community liaison
• Be flexible in independently attending various schools and able to adapt to a variety of working conditions
• Ability to interact positively with students
• Technical competence in appropriate technologies
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Previous experience in similar settings
• Certificate III in School Support or equivalent
• Experience in educational settings such as schools and classrooms experience in supporting boys' and girls' cultural programs
• Experience working with children in classroom and small group
• Willing to undertake further professional learning.

The followingGENERAL CAPABILITIESare applicable to the role:

• Well developed written and oral communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

Closing Date: 26 November 2026 at 11.55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.