Aboriginal Education Worker - Commencing Term 1, 2027
Core
Provide advocacy, guidance, and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to strengthen their connections to family, culture, identity, and Country while supporting their educational, social, and emotional wellbeing.
Role type
Aboriginal Education Worker (IC)
Builds
A culturally responsive, safe, and inclusive school environment for First Nations students.
Domain
Education / Indigenous Affairs
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cultural knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and contemporary issues, relationship building with students and families, child safeguarding practices, implementation of personalized learning plans, facilitation of cultural activities and events.
Preferred skills
Understanding of the Catholic ethos in the Edmund Rice tradition, ability to contribute cultural knowledge across the classroom and community.
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Supporting and advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' wellbeing; building respectful relationships with students, families, communities, and staff; developing personalized learning plans; providing cultural guidance on histories and contemporary issues; supporting First Nations cultural activities and events; creating opportunities for cultural knowledge sharing and community immersion.
Seniority
Entry-level / Specialist IC