Aboriginal Education Officer

Aboriginal Education Officer | St John’s Catholic Primary School, Dubbo

Temporary | Part-time (36 hours per fortnight) 

Commencing ASAP by negotiation

Hourly rate ranging from $40.64 - $47.02 depending on qualifications and experience 

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About the Role
This is an identified position ie this position is open to people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.*

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Education Officer to join the team at St John’s CPS  in Dubbo.

Reporting directly to the Principal, and accountable to the Education Officer: Leader of Aboriginal Education, the Aboriginal Education Officer performs a wide range of duties. These duties may consist of (but not limited to):

• To act as an intermediary and contact person for Aboriginal students and families within the school and school system

• To assist the teaching staff in achieving targets and meeting outcomes outlined in school and diocesan strategic plans in response to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander National Education Strategy (2015) to accelerate improvements in educational outcomes for Aboriginal students and young people

• To support schools in ensuring that the curriculum is culturally inclusive across all Key Learning Areas (KLAs)

• To assist the Principal and School Executive by providing support for Aboriginal families to resolve student pastoral care issues

• To provide encouragement and emotional support for Aboriginal students.

A copy of the position description can be found here

About You (Selection Criteria)
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