Aboriginal And Islander Education Officer

Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

Newton Moore Senior High School

Newton Moore Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) to join their friendly team.

Closing date of Applications: Wednesday 27th March 2024 4:30pm

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, all candidates must complete an online application through the www.jobs.wa.gov.au website: Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (jobs.wa.gov.au)

For further information, please contact the HR Manager, Kym Holroyd on (08) 9722 2*** or via email at ***************@education.wa.edu.au

The role

As an AIEO, you will provide 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.

Successful applicants will be required 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. AIEOs 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.

Successful applicants will also support teachers to implement the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework. Applicants should ideally display a strong link to Aboriginal culture and establish positive working relationships with our families and local community. An ability to work both in teams and individually to achieve successful outcomes for students and their families will be highly regarded.

About our school

Newton Moore SHS provides students from Year 7 to 12 with a personalised, globally aware educational experience. The school, at the heart of South Bunbury, has a strong sense of community and celebrates the strengths of students through a variety of innovative programs.

We have strong academic rigour yet at the same time we have wrap-around support where every child is catered for as an individual. Our results indicate that we add value. We understand that the basis for improving student learning outcomes is high quality teaching and learning.

Our students live the vision: 'Achieving Today, for Tomorrow'. We have strong links with a range of partners within the education community, parents, government and non-government agencies, industries and other local schools. We share our knowledge and work with these groups to improve student outcomes. At our school, we ensure that we have stimulating and innovative educational programs. We have an unwavering commitment to thoroughly prepare our students for their future. Watch our video to find out more about our school.

We have a strong commitment to offering innovative and best practice educational programs. The school delivers two Department of Education Approved Specialist Academic Programs: Science Horizons and Engineering. Newton Moore SHS is also a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for Certificate II courses in Aquaculture and Workplace Skills and provides enrichment through the following programs:

• Moore Academy of Sport and Health (MASH)
• Follow the Dream
• Clontarf Football Academy
• Stars Foundation
• CALM Cadets

Newton Moore SHS has a strong focus on building staff capacity through Classroom Management Support (CMS) and Instructional Strategies in Education (ISE). We have multiple Conference Accredited Trained (CAT) teachers who support teachers to engaging in high level reflection.