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NSW Department of Education

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Aboriginal Education Officer - Graduate Program null

Canberra, Bathurst, New Castle, Central Coast, Lithgow, Orange, South Coast, Sydney, Wollongong, Southern Highlands

Opportunity Expired

Aboriginal Education Officers provide assistance to teachers, Aboriginal students & families to support learning, welfare & wellbeing outcomes.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
10-20
Salary
AUD 39 - 43

The salary range for this position is $39.90 - $43.41 per hour. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business
Business Administration
International Business
Management
Office Studies
Project Management
Event Management
Economics
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Retail & Merchandising
Tourism
Marketing & Advertising
Public Relations
Transport, Logistics & Procurement
T
Curriculum Studies
Early Childhood Education
General Education Studies
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Special Education
Tertiary Education
TESOL
Vocational Education & Training

Hiring criteria

Understanding of the needs of Aboriginal students and knowledge of Aboriginal communities and cultures.

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Citizen
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The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the well-being of Aboriginal people. 

About the Role 

Aboriginal Education Officers provide assistance to teachers, Aboriginal students and their families to support improved learning, welfare and well-being outcomes for Aboriginal students.

Conditions

This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. When applying for an Aboriginal-identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality guidelines

About the NSW Department of Education 

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit our website.

Additional School Information

NSW Government is committed to taking immediate action to reduce teacher admin workload in schools and the roles being recruited are part of the School Admin Improvement Program.

We have multiple Aboriginal Education Officer roles available in schools across NSW including Albury, Auburn, Bathurst, Beverly Hills, Bondi, Carlingford, Chullora, Connected Communities, Cowra, Deniliquin, Eden-Monaro, Far West, Georges River, Girraween, Great Lakes, Griffith, Lake Illawarra South, Lithgow, Mitchell, Mooney Mooney, Mudgee, Namoi, Narrandera, North Sydney, Orange, Parramatta, Peel, Port Jackson, Port Stephens, Queanbeyan, Shoalhaven, South Coast, St Andrews, Taree, The Beaches, The Forest, Upper Hunter, Wambuul-Macquarie, West Wyalong and Windsor.

6-month temporary full-time and part-time roles available, with the possibility of extension.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Understanding of the needs of Aboriginal students and knowledge of Aboriginal communities and cultures.
1
Work experience
Essential Requirements * Working with Children Check Clearance * First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training * Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs. * Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policies. Selection Criteria * Understanding of the needs of Aboriginal students. * Effective oral and written communication skills. * Knowledge of Aboriginal communities and cultures. * Ability to interact with Aboriginal students and parents. * Experience working as part of a team. * Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community. How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 2 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees. If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter. Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. For role enquiries please contact Dina Mannah on (02) 7814 0809 or at recruitmentreformprograms@det.nsw.edu.au.
2
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
B
Accounting, Commerce & Finance
Actuarial Studies
Business Administration & Management
Economics
Human Resources
Leisure, Hospitality, Tourism & Retail
T
Curriculum Studies
Early Childhood Education
General Education Studies
Primary Teaching
Secondary Teaching
Special Education

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident


New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand Citizen