The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world‐class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non‐government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
Aboriginal Education Officers provide assistance to teachers, Aboriginal students and their families to support improved learning, welfare and well‐being outcomes for Aboriginal students.
Essential Requirements
Working with Children Check Clearance
First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training
Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on studentneeds.
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal Education and Training policy.
Coonamble Public School is located in North‐WesternNSW approximately 170km North West of Dubbo. It is a Connected Communities school with approx. 230 students P‐6 including 4 support classes. The Aboriginal population in the school is *****%. The school implements high‐quality programs, which focus on literacy and numeracy with high expectations, collaborative practices and evidence‐based teaching. There is a solid focus on student wellbeing, inclusion, active participation and recognition of achievement. Aboriginal language and culture is taught across the school.



The impact of wellbeing on learning is a crucial consideration with Positive Behaviour for Learning and Trauma Informed Practice providing the foundations to prepare students for learning.
Understanding of the needs of Aboriginal students.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Aboriginal communities and cultures.
Ability to interact with Aboriginal students and parents.
Experience working as part of a team.
Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community.
This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section14(d) of the Anti‐Discrimination Act****. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high‐quality public education to two‐thirds of the NSW student population.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.
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📌 Aboriginal Education Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Coonamble Public School (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Department of Education
📍 New South Wales