Position Descriptor:
The ACEO position is based in the Port Augusta Secondary School Youth Engagement Strategy
(YES) team and is responsible for the coordination of the timely, effective and culturally responsive
support and services for students and families.
The ACEO supports disengaged students in their social and emotional wellbeing, encouraging their
continued connection with school through provision of services and access to accredited flexible
learning.
The ACEO ensures inclusive and equitable options and interventions are identified and utilised to
provide positive experiences for students in the wider community that result in the overall
enhancement of their wellbeing and successful engagement with learning.
Key components of the role include: providing support, advice and perspectives to staff to ensure a
culturally safe and supportive environment is maintained; liaison with the Aboriginal Education Team
representing and advocating for the needs of students enrolled in the YES program; liaison with
Aboriginal Education teachers to embed Aboriginal Perspectives across the curriculum; supporting
youth workers and identified staff with transitions at key points - years six to seven and pathways to




training and employment.
Please note: Part time hours/days may be negotiated Please note the salary amount may differ from that advertised. Salary is dependent upon your current employment status with the Department for Education, tenure and hours per week. The salary stated is based on an employee working 52 weeks per annum, full time equivalent. The successful applicant will be employed under the appropriate mode of employment. For application requirements, please refer to the application instructions.

Please note that part time and adaptable arrangements will be considered.

Site:

Port Augusta Secondary School

Local Partnership:

Port Augusta - Quorn

Tenure:

19/01/2027 to 25/01/2028

Hours Per Week:

35

Roster: (may be negotiable)

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Starting 18/01/2027

7.00

7.00

7.00

7.00

7.00

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0.00

Classification:

AEW03 - AEW Lev 3

Conditions:

$80,646 - $85,027 per annum FTE / Leave Conditions

Major Function(s) / Skill(s):

Aboriginal Community Education Officer

Information:

Karen Wallace phone 86473300

School Website:

http://www.pass.sa.edu.au

📌 TEMPORARYPORT AUGUSTA SS - ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICER (BASED IN YES PROGRAM) (Port Augusta)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Port Augusta