Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and communities to engage and succeed in education?
The Department of Education is seeking applications from people interested in opportunities supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and strengthening connections between schools, families and communities.
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers play a vital role in promoting student engagement, attendance, participation and achievement.
Aboriginal Cultural Advisors are integral to strengthening cultural responsive practices and supporting/enhancing the framework to build relationships across the community.
Opportunities may include: Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer Advanced Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer Aboriginal and Islander Cultural Advisors Appointments may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
Acceptance to the Employment Register does not guarantee employment.
Work with us Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers contribute to culturally responsive learning environments by building strong partnerships between schools, students, families and communities.
The Department offers a range of benefits including: flexible employment opportunities across a variety of school settings attractive allowances and incentives in many regional locations subsidised accommodation where applicable generous leave entitlements 12% employer contributed superannuation access to professional learning and development opportunities.
Who Can Apply Applications are encouraged from people who:



are passionate about supporting student success and wellbeing have experience working with young people, families or communities have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Significant: Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for these positions under section 50d of theEqual Opportunity Act ****(WA).
How The Employment Register Works You may be contacted by principals or hiring managers regarding opportunities that align with your experience and location preferences.
If contacted, you will be asked to confirm whether you are genuinely interested in being considered for the opportunity before any further assessment occurs.
Hiring managers may assess interested applicants against the requirements of the role and determine the most suitable applicant through a merit-based process.
Applicants who are considered but not selected will be advised of the outcome and may request feedback.
Review and breach claim processes apply in accordance with the relevant recruitment and selection requirements.
You should only express interest in opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.
Eligibility to work be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start employment 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.
Complete any induction or training requirements relevant to the role Contact us Central Registers Team ********* | All applications must be submitted online.
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📌 Aboriginal & Islander Education Officer / Cultural Advisor (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia