Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer
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Overview
Carnarvon Community College (CC) is seeking to establish a pool of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEO) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Carnarvon CC is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the town of Carnarvon. In mid-2019 we amalgamated as a single site school and opened our new facilities, emphasising Unity, Respect and Success. We are a Positive Behaviour Support school. Our College is committed to Health and Wellbeing, developing exceptional instructional practice, and delivering best practice in Literacy across the school.
Explore our school at carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au or via Schools Online.
The Role
As an AIEO you will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will assist students to access the educational program and develop an understanding of the multicultural nature of the learning environment. You will act as a liaison between the community and school to develop an educational program relevant to both educational and cultural needs, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, particularly those at risk, through mentoring and pastoral care to encourage participation and achievement at school. You should be culturally responsive and assist school staff in implementing the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Eligibility and Requirements
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
- 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:
1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
- A CV up to two pages outlining employment history and professional learning relevant to this position
- A statement up to three pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached JDF, with remaining criteria assessed in later stages
- Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills for interactions with students, teachers, parents, community members and professional staff
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills for communication with diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a school-level team and provide multicultural direction in developing the educational program and language resources
It is recommended you have attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on .
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1000279. Applications close 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 3 November 2025.
Additional Information
Equity and Diversity: We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting WA communities. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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.
The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.
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📌 Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Carnarvon