• $75,070 - $81,011
• Canberra ACT 2600 AU

This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officers (IEOs) fulfil an important role in ACT public schools by supporting school leaders, classroom teachers and other school staff to improve their knowledge and practice of cultural integrity.

This includes the development and sourcing of teaching and learning resources related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; and supporting schools to build relationships and understanding between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous students, families, and community members.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: 

Mandatory

• Must have current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in education, community services, youth work or related fields.
• Possession of a current driver’s licence and access to a private vehicle.

Note: 

This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply:

For further information and to apply, please click Apply Now. 

A position description is attached.