Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - Medowie

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - Medowie

Posted: 29/05/2025

Closing Date: 09/06/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Medowie

Job Category: School Support Staff (Ancillary)

Make a Meaningful Impact in Education and Community

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is inviting applications for a Permanent Part-Time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker (26.25 hours per week), commencing 21 July.

As we proudly enter our final stage as a Years 7–12 Catholic learning community in 2025, we remain deeply committed to nurturing confident, agile, and reflective learners. Our educators and students work together to create a vibrant environment where faith, purpose, and joy are at the heart of every experience.

Nestled in the stunning Port Stephens region on Worimi Country, our College offers the perfect blend of coastal and semi-rural living—just 34km from Newcastle and within easy reach of the Hunter Valley. Whether you're seeking a sea change or a chance to support and uplift young people, this is a unique opportunity to be part of something truly special.

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The purpose of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Education Worker is to focus on supporting students, teachers and school communities in the areas of culture, spirituality and student wellbeing and engagement. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s Reconciliation Action Plan – Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realisation of these objectives.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience and expertise working in educational settings with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities
• Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in an educational setting
• Qualifications and/or experience (see below) relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and/or cultural settings. This is inclusive of being able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act 1977. In order to ensure this qualification is considered, submission of corroborated acknowledgment of Aboriginality is welcomed. (Desirable)
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
• Current unrestricted Class C Driver’s Licence (Desirable)
• Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Willingness to Comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy.
• Category A – Accreditation to Work.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Bernard Burgess, Principal on Tel: (02) 4068 1000 or via email: bernard.burgess@mn.catholic.edu.au

TO APPLY CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

• Provide a cover letter along with your resume
• Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close: Monday 9th June 2025 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

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