Closes: 23 February 2026
Classification: School Assistant 4
Salary: $79,668 - $85,789 plus superannuation
Position No: 01634
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 February 2026
Contact Officer: BenN Johnston on or
Details: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officers (IEOs) fulfil an important role in ACT public schools by supporting school leaders, classroom teachers and other school staff to improve their knowledge and practice of cultural integrity. This includes the development and sourcing of teaching and learning resources related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; and supporting schools to build relationships and understanding between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous students, families, and community members.
Eligibility/Other requirements: 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 - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration )
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to apply: A two-page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities) and why you are the best person for this role.
The pitch should: Show that you have the capabilities in the Duty Statement section of the Position Description including Skills, Knowledge and Personal Strengths. Demonstrate your capacity to perform the Duties and Responsibilities detailed in the Selection Criteriaat the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past. Tell the panel how your Abilities, Experience and Qualifications make you the best person for this role.
Applications should be submitted .
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.