Position: First Nations Education Liaison Officer
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Term-Time continuing
Hours per week: 38 hpw
Hourly rate: $ $38.17 (pending experience and responsibilities)
Applications Close: Monday, 16 February 2026
About us
Chanel College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school that values learning, values people, and values diversity. Chanel College is committed to promoting the development of the whole person and to empowering each student to enjoy learning and to strive to achieve his/her personal best.
With a committed and proficient staff, excellent facilities, beautiful open spaces and expansive grounds, students at Chanel College have access to broad curriculum offerings and an array of learning opportunities. These include formal programs of study, co-curricular programs in the Arts, Music, cultural pursuits and sport. Students are also provided with opportunities to grow in knowledge and understanding of what it means to be people of faith who are called to live out the College motto, "To Live Justly."
Your Role
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate educator for the position of First Nations Education Liaison Officer to join the team at Chanel College, Gladstone. This is a term time continuing position for 38hpw, for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
This position is a School Based Education Liaison Officer role with an education component, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the classroom.
The First Nations Education Liaison Officer will service the educational mission of the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton by providing support to all aspects of Indigenous Education. In doing so, advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students together with their families, communities, teachers and college.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:
* A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities.
* An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and school staff to improve educational outcomes through targeted and direct academic support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
For further information, please review the Position Description.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
* An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
* The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team, and to accept direction and support.
* The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.
We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.
What we offer
* Competitive salary range - hourly rate of $ $38.17 (pending experience)
* Option to annualise for term-time staff
* Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
* Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
* Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
* Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
* A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
* Australian work rights
It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by First Nation peoples, as permitted and arguable under Section 25 of the Qld Anti-Discrimination Act of 1991. The successful applicant will identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
How to Apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
* Complete the application below
* Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
* Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
* Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
* For a confidential conversation please contact Susan Bunkum, Principal, Chanel College, Gladstone on
* For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
* Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Monday, 16 February 2026.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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