Teacher Special Education - Biraban Public School

Biraban Public School, located on Awabakal land near Lake Macquarie, enrols 130-160 students, with 45%-50% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school includes five mainstream classes, one Opportunity Class for Years 5 and 6, two Autism classes, and two Intensive learning mental health classes. The staff of 30 includes specialised roles such as an Aboriginal Identified Student Learning and Support Officer, Educational Paraprofessional, Wellbeing Nurse, and School Chaplain. 

Biraban maintains strong community connections, especially with the Mankillikan Aboriginal Education Group and Nikinpa Aboriginal Community Centre, focusing on improving Aboriginal student outcomes while preserving cultural identity. It is part of a learning alliance with local schools and external partners and has an active P&C group invo…