Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

This is a permanent part time (0.4FTE) position commencing during Term 3, 2026

Beckenham Primary School is proudly situated on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar and has been an integral part of the local community for over 100 years. Today, we celebrate and value the cultural diversity that exists within our learning community and the opportunities this provides for our students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to positively contribute to society as global citizens.

Our school's highly dedicated and professional staff are committed to educating the students in their care. This includes students with imputed and diagnosed disabilities and those requiring additional academic, health and wellbeing support. We have a culture of high expectations for staff and students which are aligned to our positive behaviour support (PBS) values of respect, responsibility and strive.

Find out more about our school by visiting beckenhamps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) is a support role that assists teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

The AIEO acts as a liaison between the community and school to develop an educational program relevant to both educational and cultural needs. They also provide mentoring and pastoral care to encourage participation and achievement at school, and provide support and advice to schools and teachers on the management program of students at risk. They also design and implement behaviour management plans, maintain records,



and provide information to parents.

Additionally, the AIEO facilitates community contribution to the formulation of school policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, conducts interviews or home liaison visits, manages class resources, and assists with preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Bree Wagner, Principal on ***or emailing***********@education.wa.edu.au

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

To work with us, you must:

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 August 2026

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