TEMPORARY AEW3 - PORT AUGUSTA SS - ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICER (BASED IN YES PROGRAM)

Department for Education, South Australia; Port Augusta; Presencial; AUD 81.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department for Education, South Australia is seeking an Aboriginal Community Education Officer in Port Augusta. Based at Port Augusta Secondary School, the role supports students and families with culturally responsive services to improve wellbeing and engagement.

The position runs 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum, with a fixed tenure from 19/01/2027 to 25/01/2028. Salary ranges from $80,646 to $85,027 per year, dependent on tenure and hours. Applications close 08/11/2026.

Formación

• Experience in education or community engagement is desirable.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders and families.
• Cultural awareness and commitment to inclusive education.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate timely, effective and culturally responsive support for students and families.
• Support disengaged students in social and emotional wellbeing and engagement with learning.
• Liaise with Aboriginal Education Team and embed Aboriginal Perspectives across the curriculum.

Conocimientos

Aboriginal Community Education Officer

Descripción del empleo

Position No:

2027-0790-AW3-B-1-8

Applications Close:

08/11/2026 11:30 PM

Position Descriptor

The ACEO position is based in the Port Augusta Secondary School Youth Engagement Strategy (YES) team and is responsible for the coordination of the timely, effective and culturally responsive support and services for students and families.

The ACEO supports disengaged students in their social and emotional wellbeing, encouraging their continued connection with school through provision of services and access to accredited flexible learning. The ACEO ensures inclusive and equitable options and interventions are identified and utilised to provide positive experiences for students in the wider community that result in the overall enhancement of their wellbeing and successful engagement with learning.

Key components of the role include: providing support, advice and perspectives to staff to ensure a culturally safe and supportive environment is maintained; liaison with the Aboriginal Education Team representing and advocating for the needs of students enrolled in the YES program; liaison with Aboriginal Education teachers to embed Aboriginal Perspectives across the curriculum; supporting youth workers and identified staff with transitions at key points - years six to seven and pathways to training and employment.

Please note: Part time hours/days may be negotiated. The salary amount may differ from that advertised. Salary is dependent upon your current employment status with the Department for Education, tenure and hours per week. The salary stated is based on an employee working 52 weeks per annum, full time equivalent. The successful applicant will be employed under the appropriate mode of employment. Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

• Site: Port Augusta Secondary School
• Local Partnership: Port Augusta - Quorn
• Tenure: 19/01/2027 to 25/01/2028
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Roster: (may be negotiable) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Starting 18/01/2027 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 0.00 0.00
• Classification: AEW03 - AEW Lev 3
• Conditions: $80,646 - $85,027 per annum FTE / Leave Conditions
• Major Function(s) / Skill(s): Aboriginal Community Education Officer
• Information: Karen Wallace
• phone: [phone]
• School Website: http://www.pass.sa.edu.au

Job and Person Specification Eligibility and Application Instructions

We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.