• Education
• Learning Wellbeing Policy and Service Design
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
• School Assistant 4
• Salary Range: $67,267 - $72,837 (PN: 44186, several)

An opportunity exists to join a dynamic and passionate team committed to Cultural Integrity in ACT Public Schools and working with schools to ensure the needs and aspirations of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are achieved.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officers fulfil an important role in ACT public schools by supporting schools to build their cultural integrity, making schools safe and supportive places in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families feel connected and their cultures respected.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications in education, community services, youth work or related fields.
• Possession of a current driver’s licence and access to a private vehicle.

Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Offers may be made on both a permanent or temporary basis. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.

Contact Officer: Ben Johnston (02) 6207 4782 / [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs