AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number SS/SS898620
Appointment Pool
Pineview Community Kindergarten are seeking to establish a pool for Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
As an Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) you will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants should assist students to access the educational program and have an increased understanding of the multicultural nature of the learning environment. You will act as liaison between the community and school to develop an educational program relevant to both educational and cultural needs, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, particularly those at risk, through mentoring and pastoral care to encourage participation and achievement at school.
Suitable applicantS should be culturally responsive and assist school staff in the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.
Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a high level of cultural awareness and be a strong team player.
They will ideally have a hardworking and professional approach to the role and should be reliable and flexible, whilst providing support and effective assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents/guardians, teachers, the college, and the community through the knowledge, understanding and sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, language, and culture.
Community Kindergartens offer an alternative to government school-based kindergarten programs. We operate our kindys from purpose-built buildings and playgrounds designed to nurture children’s development in a caring community environment. Our kindys are strongly focussed on play-based and nature-based learning and our passionate teachers and education assistants are dedicated to helping your child to develop their social skills and a love for life-long learning.
We focus on the individual needs of 3 to 5 year-olds. Community Kindergartens are unique in that the staff and curriculum are provided by the Education Department and overseen by the Principal of a linked school. Each individual kindy, however, is run by a parent committee. Our parent committees ensure that our centres are well resourced and able to provide a rich learning program and environment which caters for children’s individual needs.
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.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
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 Pineview Community Kindergarten can be found by visiting www.communitykindys.org.au/ or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Hope Evans, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning 08 9337 50***or emailing
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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 one (1) 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 two (2) 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.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
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 4***
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***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.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 21 June 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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