Aboriginal Education Services Fixed Term And Relief Employment Register

Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of this land,
and we pay our respects to the elders past, present and future,
for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hope of First Nations people in Tasmania.
A fixed-Term and casual Employment Register is not a vacancy and inclusion on a register does not guarantee any offer of employment will be made.
Aboriginal Education Services (AES) provide services to schools to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners to reach their learning potential and support all learners to understand and value Aboriginal and Torres Straight Isander histories and cultures.
AES works within the Support and Development Division of the Department for Education, Children and Young People developing inclusive strategies, policies and guidelines. These support:
Closing the gap in educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.
The teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.
Guided by Tasmania's Aboriginal Education Framework. Our work acknowledges Tasmania's unique socio-cultural context. It responds to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy.
AES work in collaboration with schools to provide support, guidance and professional learning opportunities to help you understand and develop in the role of Aboriginal Education Worker. Further information on the programs and services of AES can be found
The following vacancies may arise in various schools and units within DECYP across Tasmania, and it is strongly encouraged you contact prior to registering for any of the below roles.
Aboriginal Education Worker
Salary Range: $62,933.00 - $67,732.00 pro rata, per annum - Tasmanian State Service Award, Band 2
Aboriginal Sharer of Knowledge
The Aboriginal Sharers of Knowledge (ASK) Program provides Tasmanian Government schools with opportunities to have Aboriginal Community members work alongside teachers to deliver learning opportunities, with a focus on the Australian Curriculum cross-curriculum priority.
The ASK Program is coordinated by Aboriginal Education Services (AES) and Aboriginal Sharers of Knowledge collaborate with AES and teachers to design and deliver First Nations learning activities and programs.
Aboriginal Sharers of Knowledge provide high level advice and cultural expertise to the ASK Program.
Essential Requirements

• The Head of the State Service has determined that this position is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position and that it can only be filled by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with Employment Direction No. 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tagged and Identified Positions.

• The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment)

Desirable Requirements

• A current driver's licence.

Additional Information
To be employed within the Department for Education, Children and Young People all employees are required to hold a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration with the status of Employee/Volunteer as per the 'The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013'. If you currently do not have this registration then please visit the Department of Justice site to start your registration.
The cost associated with obtaining a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employee/Volunteer Status) is the responsibility of the individual.
Please note: To be able to verify your Working with Vulnerable People Registration you must (if any of the below are not completed or correct this could delay your application):

• Add Department for Education, Children and Young People within the

as an Employer; * Make sure that your profile name is the same name that is on your RWVP registration (including middle name); and

• Ensure that your date of birth correct.

How to apply
Applicants wishing to be registered for employment need to register online via the Apply Now button.
Enquiries to HR Recruitment and Employment, or phone (03) 6165 6285.
Additional Documents
Department for Education, Children and Young People