Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

Branch: Beeliar Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $37.78 - $39.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Beeliar

Closing Date: 2025-11-28 4:30 PM

We are seeking to establish a pool of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Beeliar Primary School (PS) is located in the suburb of Beeliar within the City of Cockburn. Beeliar is a Noongar word that translates to 'river' or 'water running through'. The suburb of Beeliar includes a chain of lakes and wetlands that run parallel to the coast of WA, which is the origin of the name. The suburb of Beeliar has a rich history dating back 40,000 years. Its traditional owners are the Beeliar Noongar people. Beeliar Noongar means 'river people,' and they are one of the clans of the Whadjuk, the Aboriginal people of the Perth metropolitan area. Beeliar Primary School proudly stands on Whadjuk boodja.

Find out more about our school by visiting Beeliar Primary or Schools Online.

The Role

The Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) is a support role that assists teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

The AIEO plays a vital role in strengthening the connection between our school and the Aboriginal community. This position supports the development of educational programs that reflect both the cultural and educational needs of Aboriginal students and their families. The AIEO provides mentoring and pastoral care to encourage student participation, engagement, and success at school. They also work collaboratively with staff to support and advise on the management of students at risk, including assisting with the design and implementation of behaviour support plans. In addition, the AIEO helps to maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with parents and carers, and promote positive relationships between families, students, and the school community.

Additionally, the AIEO plays a key role in making Aboriginal culture visible, valued, and celebrated throughout the school. They facilitate community involvement in the development of school policies Relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, conduct interviews and home liaison visits to strengthen family-school partnerships, and support teachers in embedding Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum. The AIEO also assists with the preparation and maintenance of learning environments that reflect and promote Aboriginal culture, helping to create a school community where cultural identity, understanding, and respect are at the heart of learning.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicole Hughes, Deputy Principal, on (08) 6174 1400 or emailing nicole.hughes@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, 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.

Eligibility

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; and
• 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identification and recognition is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the histories, languages, social and cultural protocols of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of culturally responsive strategies that support the wellbeing, engagement and learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
  • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and liaise with parents/caregivers, families, teachers and community members and assist teachers to understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ needs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of culturally responsive education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or allied health professionals.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1010047

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 28 November 2025