Aboriginal And Islander Education Officer

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Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Dianella Primary College
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer
00021727
Level 3, $35.78 - $37.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS880866
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
Dianella Primary College (PC) and Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre (ESC) are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO). Dianella PC and Dianella Secondary College ESC are situated on a shared precinct and this position is shared across the two school sites, with two (2) days per week (0.4) at each school.
We are seeking an innovative AIEO, who will use their skills and knowledge of Aboriginal history, language and culture to support the development of increased cultural awareness and knowledge across the school. As an AIEO, you should 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. Applicants who can incorporate aspects of the arts into the role will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment. They will assist students to access the educational program and have an increased understanding of the multicultural nature of the learning environment. The AIEO should 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.
Dianella PC has a diverse school population, with approximately 80% of our school population coming from an English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) background. We have an onsite Intensive English Centre (IEC) and as a school we utilise the EALD progress maps to guide planning in our IEC program and to support EALD students in our mainstream classes. Dianella SC ESC is a diverse multicultural secondary school that caters for students with disabilities from Year 7 to Year 13.
Both schools provide a supportive and exciting workplace. Staff are committed, hard-working and willing to go above and beyond for each other and for the students. We all share ownership, accountability, and responsibility to the school community for the progress of our students and work hard to build and maintain a positive work environment with a great internal culture.
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.

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 Dianella Primary College can be found by visiting or or .
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available .
For further job related information:
Please contact Tanya Dique, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9263 5100 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 three (3) 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 four (4) 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 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.

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 .
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday 11 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.