Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026

Balcatta Primary School (PS) is situated 10km north-west of Perth in the suburb of Balcatta. We cater for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 and we are very proud of our heritage and multicultural population, representing many different ethnic groups.

At Balcatta PS we aim to empower students to reach their full potential and develop values to participate as informed, responsible members of our multicultural society in an increasingly diverse and complex world. We develop qualities of respect, inclusion, striving for personal best and exploring decisions through our school RISE values to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

Find out more about our school by visiting balcattaprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a friendly and committed Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) to join our team.

The AIEO plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for our Aboriginal students. As a liaison between the school and community, the AIEO works closely with teachers, students and families to develop culturally relevant educational programs that empower our Aboriginal students to reach their full potential.

With a deep understanding of Aboriginal culture and history, the AIEO brings a unique perspective to the school community, promoting respect, understanding and harmony. Through mentoring and pastoral care, the AIEO also provides support and guidance to Aboriginal students to encourage participation and achievement in the classroom.

While the role is focused on inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the work involves a variety of other general tasks, such as administrative duties, guiding students in developing general life skills, managing classroom resources, or assisting with behaviour management plans for students at risk.

The desired applicant should ideally have good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise between the community and school to develop an educational program relevant to both educational and cultural needs.

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 Lauren Hook, Principal on (08) 9253 4900 or emailing lauren.hook@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

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). We will only consider applicants who are Aboriginal for this position.

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.

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A three (3) 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/SS1039362

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 8 May 2026