Aboriginal School and Community Educator to Casual

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga and Riverina NSW

Teaching Aides and Special Needs (Education and Training)

Casual/Vacation

Community Organisation

Working with Children Check

Criminal History Check

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is looking for an Aboriginal School and Community Educator to undertake a Casual position to work with school communities and provide a welcoming and safe place for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their children, commencing ASAP.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

The Aboriginal School and Community Educator exists to support Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) and works with school communities to provide a welcoming and safe place for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their children.

As the schools are located in Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta country, and in accordance with tradition, the term Aboriginal will be used to refer to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, parents and carers.

Aboriginal School and Community Educators will engage in opportunities which support the learning, pastoral and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal students, their families and community. Communication with Aboriginal families, school personnel and forming partnerships with local Aboriginal organisations and Elders is essential.

Link to Position Description

What We Can Offer

Casual Aboriginal School and Community Education in the Albury area.

Primary and Secondary schools

Commencing ASAP until 18th December 2026

Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology

Casual Pay rate: 61.85 per hour

Possibility of travel between our schools.

Essential Criteria

Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be able to engage and connect with Aboriginal Elders and local community organisations

Supportive of the purpose, vision and values of Catholic Education

The ability to work independently, supportively and collaboratively with all community members

Effective communication skills in a variety of settings

Current NSW Drivers Licence

NSW Working with Children Check

Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check

Applications and Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information,

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact Pauline Streckfuss 0472732938 streckfussp@ww.catholic.edu.au Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the essential requirements via email to: recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au