Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

Position Details

Branch: Bungaree Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $39.78 - $41.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.4

Location: Rockingham

Closing Date: 2026-06-24 4:30 PM

Please note as of the 15/6/2026 the advert closing date has been extended.

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026

About the School

Bungaree Primary School (PS) is a school like no other. Proudly serving the educational needs of Rockingham families for over 50 years, our school community is diverse, supportive and ever evolving.

As an Independent Public School, we enhance the needs and aspirations of our students, their families and the local community. We focus on student engagement and wellbeing as well as explicit targeted instruction, with teachers and support staff selected to provide high care and high expectations for student success.

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 acts as a liaison between the community and school to develop an educational program relevant to both educational and cultural needs. They also provide mentoring and pastoral care to encourage participation and achievement at school and provide support and advice to schools and teachers on the management program of students at risk. They also design and implement behaviour management plans, maintain records, and provide information to parents.

Additionally, the AIEO facilitates community contribution to the formulation of school policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, conducts interviews or home liaison visits, manages class resources, and assists with preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.

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 Justine Scalise, Principal, on (08) 9553 8400 or emailing Justine.Scalise@education.wa.edu.au.

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.

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 and a two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria.