Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - Raymond Terrace

Catholic Schools Office Maitland-Newcastle

Raymond Terrace, Newcastle, Maitland and Hunter, NSW

Indigenous and Multicultural Services (Community Services and Development)

Part time, Full time

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Permanent - Part Time

Raymond Terrace

Join Our Vibrant School Community!

St. Brigid’s Primary School, Raymond Terrace, is seeking a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker to join our welcoming school community in a permanent part-time role (10.5 hours per week) starting this June.

Located in the beautiful Hunter Region—just 30 minutes from both Newcastle CBD and the pristine coastline of Port Stephens—St. Brigid’s is a vibrant K–6 school with 386 students. We pride ourselves on nurturing the unique talents of every student and staff member, fostering a culture of creativity, inclusion, and respect. Our school is also passionate about promoting physical activity and healthy living as part of everyday learning.

The purpose of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker is to focus on supporting students, teachers, and school communities in the areas of culture, spirituality, and student well-being and engagement. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Reconciliation Action Plan—Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realization of these objectives. 

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

Demonstrated experience and expertise working in educational settings with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities

Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in an educational setting

Qualifications and/or experience (see below) relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and/or cultural settings. This is inclusive of being able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and contemporary educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act 1977. In order to ensure this qualification is considered, submission of corroborated acknowledgment of Aboriginality is welcomed. (Desirable)

Current Senior First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Current unrestricted Class C Driver’s Licence (Desirable)

Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number

Willingness to comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach, and Lead Policy. 

Category A—Accreditation to Work.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (TandCT&Cs apply)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training and staff development programs

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

Please provide a cover letter along with your resume

In your cover letter, address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criterion is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, MNPeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close: Thursday 12th June 2025, at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct, which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

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

Contact Marlene George, Principal on Tel: 0249872625 or via email: marlene.george@mn.catholic.edu.au