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

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong Careers; Nowra; Híbrido; AUD 34.000 - 47.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a temporary Aboriginal Education Assistant to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across literacy, numeracy and cultural initiatives. The role involves classroom support and collaboration with school staff, parish and local communities.

The successful candidate will contribute to cultural programs such as Dance and Didgeridoo, work across multiple schools, and engage with students and families while upholding child safety and

Formación

• Demonstrate strong commitment to the mission of Catholic schooling and to working with Aboriginal communities.
• Ability to support literacy and numeracy needs and participate in cultural initiatives.
• Experience liaising with schools, parishes and local communities is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Provide classroom support and assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Support literacy, numeracy and cultural initiatives across participating schools.
• Liaise with school staff, parish and local communities to coordinate programs.
• Contribute to culturally-oriented programs such as Dance and Didgeridoo.

Conocimientos

Aboriginal liaison

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Cultural programs

Communication skills

Educación

Certificate III in School Support or equivalent

Herramientas

Educational technologies

Descripción del empleo

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.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• 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.