Opportunity Expired
Understanding of the needs of Aboriginal students and knowledge of Aboriginal communities and cultures.
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.
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen