Aboriginal Early Years Education Worker - Aboriginal Education Services - 978353

Position details

Applications close: Sunday 2 August, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3

Salary: $77,850 to $84,084 per annum

Employment type: Fixed-term, part-time

Region: North

Job description: To engage parents/carers of Aboriginal children from birth to four years in the education of their children. The role will contribute to improved kindergarten enrolment and attendance by providing parents with knowledge and skills to enhance their support for children’s learning and preparedness for school entry.

Determining Eligibility for Identified Roles

As of 1 July 2016, determining eligibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services has changed. Full details are available from the Office of Aboriginal Affairs (OAA) website.

This role is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role and as such confirmation of eligibility will need to be provided with your application in order to be considered for shortlisting by supplying a certified copy of the completed eligibility form.

About the Role

To engage parents/carers of Aboriginal children from birth to four years in the education of their children. The role will contribute to improved kindergarten enrolment and attendance by providing parents with knowledge and skills to enhance their support for children’s learning and preparedness for school entry.

We are offering

• ASAP for 12 months
• Part-time - 51.45 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Aboriginality. The State Service Commissioner has determined that this position is an Aboriginal identified position and that it will be filled in accordance with Ministerial Direction No.10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the State Service
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• A Current Drivers Licence

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

How to apply

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.