Temporary Aew1 - Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
18 June 2026
Posted 11 Jun 2026
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170
Total students
58%
Boys
42%
Girls
12.5
Teaching FTE
16.3
Non-teaching FTE
833
ICSEA value
4th percentile · Lower SES
29%
EAL/D Background
51%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
ACEO role description
An Aboriginal community education officer (ACEO) supports individual Aboriginal students and their families within the school and preschool community. At Hincks Avenue Primary school, approximately 50% of our school community are Aboriginal Learners.
The role of an Aboriginal community education officer includes:
- Working with teachers in the implementation of Aboriginal Cultural Studies and Aboriginal perspectives in curriculum design and delivery
- Administrative functions such as record keeping, reporting writing and maintaining files and information on Aboriginal students contributing to site learning plans and individual learning plans to improve Aboriginal student social development, wellbeing and learning
- Helping teaching staff develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal students, parents and families promoting an Aboriginal community voice in educational decision-making
- Providing advice on the cultural diversity of Aboriginal groups.
Hincks Avenue Primary School is a welcoming, community-focused school located in Whyalla, South Australia. We're committed to innovation, inclusion in a diverse context and the pursuit of high expectations. Our values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Your Best shape everything we do - from classroom practice to community engagement. We work with shared purpose and welcome your unique perspective, because it's the diversity of thought and experience that makes us strong. We're looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and committed ACEO to join our team.
Please see Position Description at…
An Aboriginal community education officer (ACEO) supports individual Aboriginal students and their families within the school and preschool community. At Hincks Avenue Primary school, approximately 50% of our school community are Aboriginal Learners.
The role of an Aboriginal community education officer includes:
- Working with teachers in the implementation of Aboriginal Cultural Studies and Aboriginal perspectives in curriculum design and delivery
- Administrative functions such as record keeping, reporting writing and maintaining files and information on Aboriginal students contributing to site learning plans and individual learning plans to improve Aboriginal student social development, wellbeing and learning
- Helping teaching staff develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal students, parents and families promoting an Aboriginal community voice in educational decision-making
- Providing advice on the cultural diversity of Aboriginal groups.
Hincks Avenue Primary School is a welcoming, community-focused school located in Whyalla, South Australia. We're committed to innovation, inclusion in a diverse context and the pursuit of high expectations. Our values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Your Best shape everything we do - from classroom practice to community engagement. We work with shared purpose and welcome your unique perspective, because it's the diversity of thought and experience that makes us strong. We're looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and committed ACEO to join our team.
Please see Position Description at…