Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026

Aveley Secondary College (SC) opened in 2018 and is a large secondary school catering for Years 7 to 12 in Perth’s Swan Valley. The College is recognised as a school of choice with high expectations and standards, a progressive approach and a commitment to excellence.

Teaching and learning at the College is a focus (with Explicit Direct Instruction, the signature pedagogy) supported by a rigorous behaviour curriculum and systems to support conditions for learning in the classroom. Teachers are supported by professional development and coaching in these key areas. Aveley SC's collaborative approach to pedagogy has been recognised as best practice through the Grattan Institute, and teaching staff have been filmed by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) as examples of best practice.

A central feature of the college is strong teams with an extensive repertoire of curriculum resources. As alumni of the Fogarty EDvance program, the school has visitors from across the state and country visiting our classrooms to see our teachers in action. Most recently, the school is in the finals of the 2025 WA Education Awards. Our teachers are our best asset.

Find out more about our school by visiting aveleysc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Aveley SC is seeking an Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) to join our dedicated and supportive team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who can work closely with students and staff, build strong connections with families, and foster positive relationships between the college and the wider community. The AIEO will play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal students to engage, achieve, and thrive at school.

The ideal applicant would display excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high level of cultural awareness, and a collaborative, team-focused approach. They will ideally bring a professional and hardworking attitude to the role, showing reliability, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents/guardians, teachers, and the broader community. This includes sharing knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, language, and culture.

Strong organisational and time management skills are highly desirable. A key responsibility of the role is to act as a liaison between the community and the college, contributing to the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework as part of the college’s Strategic Plan and Aboriginal Education Plan.

The successful applicant would support students through mentoring and pastoral care, helping to promote full participation in the college environment and assisting in the development of successful future pathways, as well as supporting the delivery of targeted programs.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Beverley Day, Associate Principal on (08) 6296 1000 or emailing Beverley.Day@education.wa.edu.au

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1:Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the histories, languages, social and cultural protocols of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of culturally responsive strategies that support the wellbeing, engagement and learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
  • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and liaise with parents/caregivers, families, teachers and community members and assist teachers to understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ needs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of culturally responsive education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or allied health professionals.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1020077

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026