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Wheatbelt Education Region
Dalwallinu District High School
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer
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Level 3, $35.78 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS880193
This is an eleven (11) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Dalwallinu District High School (DHS) are seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) to join their school.
About the position
AIEO’s are an integral part of our school’s endeavour to increase attendance and improve the educational outcomes of our Indigenous students. You will provide pastoral care, guidance, and encouragement to students to become involved in their education.
The successful applicant will ideally be reliable and flexible, whilst providing support and effective assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents/guardians, teachers, the school, and the community through the knowledge, understanding and sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, language, and culture. Part of the role will be to act as a liaison between the community and the school to develop an education program that is relevant to both educational and cultural needs. AIEO’s assist and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, particularly those at risk, through mentoring and pastoral care to ensure their participation and achievement in the school environment.
About the school
Dalwallinu DHS provides a quality learning environment which challenges all students to achieve their personal best. Dalwallinu DHS has a commitment to excellence and aims to be an excellent school that will provide quality educational opportunities for all our students.
Dalwallinu DHS caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 10, with students in Years 11 and 12 able to enrol through the School of Isolated and Distance Education. The school is serviced by six buses which transport students from the nearby towns of Latham, Buntine, Wubin, Pithara, and Kalannie as well as adjacent farming areas.
The location and community
Dalwallinu is situated 250 kilometres north of Perth on the Great Northern Highway and is part of the Wheatbelt Education Region. The population of the Shire is almost 2000 and is the first shire along the Wildflower Way, a route that stretches north to Geraldton and showcases beautiful wildflowers carpeting the countryside. The town is the centre of a predominantly wheat farming region and has a variety of services including hospital, doctors’ surgery, supermarket, cafe, agricultural machinery dealers, tyre services, steel fabricators, hairdresser, pharmacy, a variety of trades and so much more.
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This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with students, teachers, parents, community members and professional staff on the provision and development of educational programs.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact on a range of levels in a variety of settings and with different audiences, including community members, teaching and other professionals.
- Ability to contribute to a school-level team and to provide multi-cultural direction in the development of the educational program, development of language resources, and evaluation of education and behaviour management programs.
- Ability to effectively assist teachers in implementing educational and behaviour management programs.
- Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Dalwallinu District High School can be found by visiting
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Rachael Lehmann, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Dalwallinu, by telephoning (08) 6661 1500 or emailing
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the .
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 15 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
