Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position)

St Joseph's Primary School, Wauchope

Aboriginal Education Worker (Identified Position)

The Aboriginal Education Worker will also act as a role model for students by encouraging them to take pride in all aspects of their schooling.

Position Type:                  Part time Temporary - 60 hours per fortnight
Commencement Date:     1 June 2026
Term of Appointment:     Monday 1 June to end of 2026 school year

Role will include: 

• Working with the school leadership team to implement the Diocesan Action Plan for the Education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples including: 

• Acting as a role model for students by encouraging them to take pride in all aspects of their schooling and their cultural identity.

• Promoting a sense of welcome and belonging, so that all in the school community will gain greater respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ culture and each child will be provided with educational opportunities that are rich, fulfilling and promote a love of God.

• Supporting the school to understand and show respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s knowledge, skills and traditions to build and maintain relationships that are based on mutual respect and reconciliation.

• Raising expectations and enhancing the quality of student learning for all students by supporting the development of individualised plans that include cultural, curriculum and career goals. 

• Developing a partnership with the local Aboriginal community, families and the school to create and promote a school environment that respects and values local Aboriginal cultures and protocols.
  
  

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