St John's School - GERALDTON School Principal : Mrs Melissa Marquis School Address : PO Box **** Rangeway Geraldton WA **** Phone Number : ********* Fax Number : ********* Email Address : *******************.
Web Site : *****************.
Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing Position Details First Nations Education Assistant St John's School in Rangeway, Geraldton, is a single stream, co-educational primary school educating students from Kindergarten to Year Six.
We pride ourselves in authentically living out our moral purpose, 'Every Story Every Opportunity', that is knowing the story of our students and providing every opportunity for our students to flourish in a safe and supportive environment.
A strong sense of community is evident, with the school, parish and families all working in collaboration in the best interests of the students.
Early intervention, diverse specialist learning areas and an Enrichment Program are some of the initiatives embedded at St John's School.
We are currently seeking a First Nations Education Assistant to join our team of committed educators in ****.
This is a full time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm daily.
The successful candidate will be asked to:
• Support Aboriginal students as required.
• Support the integration of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Cross-Curriculum Priority.
• Engage and connect with parents and community.
• Work with classroom teachers in the school learning environment.
Selection Criteria We are seeking a suitably qualified and enthusiastic First Nations Education Assistant who has the necessary knowledge, skills, ability and professional desire to:
• be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
• support the teacher in the delivery of teaching and learning programs, including individual and small group sessions.
• provide First Nations cultural advice as required.
• provide student pastoral care support.
• liaise with and support parents and carers.
• engage and connect with key stakeholders in the community.
• work flexibly with others, independently and in a team.
• demonstrate sound written and oral communication skills.
• competently use of ICT.
• a willingness to be actively involved in and supportive of all school events and initiatives.
Qualifications Required Applicants must:
• Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this role as per Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act **** (WA).
• be willing to work towards gaining Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School, if not already acquired.
• have experience in working with children.
• minimum Certificate III or Certificate IV in Children's Services or Education Assistant qualification or equivalent would be desirable but not essential.
Application Details Applicants must submit application addressed to the Principal via email ****************.
Please include:
• cover letter.
• curriculum vitae.
• the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current employer.
• current Working With Children.
Closing Date for Applications: 3:00pm 28/11/2025 All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position.
To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School.
This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included.
The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check.
Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State.
A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website.
An application for a WWC must be made in person.
Listed : 20th November, **** Applications Close : 28th November, **** Vacancy Number : *****