Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

This is a permanent part-time (0.2 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026

Located in Margaret River, Rapids Landing Primary School first opened in January 2018. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is committed to developing a culture of ‘High Care and Performance’ by engaging, consulting and working collaboratively with the school community to provide a learning environment that is positive and underpinned by a strong set of values. Our School Vision is 'creating excellence together'.

Our school focuses on challenging, invigorating and extending young minds. Our core purpose is to achieve excellence in all facets of your child's intellectual, physical and social development. We inspire them to be curious, motivated and engaged learners who will successfully adapt in an ever-changing world. We strive to create a school where every child will thrive in an exciting and innovative learning setting where they'll reach their full potential.

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

The Role

Rapids Landing Primary School (PS) is seeking an engaging and collaborative Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) to join their team.

The AIEO an integral part of supporting and improving the educational outcomes, attendance and engagement of our Indigenous students.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally be reliable and flexible, whilst providing support and effective assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their parents and carers, teachers, the school and the community through the knowledge, understanding and sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, language and culture.

Part of the role of the AIEO will be to act as a liaison between the community and the school in order to develop an education program that is relevant to students’ educational, social and cultural needs. AIEOs assist and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, particularly those at risk, through mentoring and pastoral care to ensure their participation and achievement in the school environment. They will work in partnership with our staff and families to support our school’s success in implementing the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.

The successful applicant will assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs for individual students or small groups, catering for the educational and social needs of students. They will encourage a supportive and inclusive learning environment as we establish a contemporary and distinctive school with a child focused identity.

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 Hayley Kirkup, Principal on (08) 9757 8200 or emailing hayley.kirkup@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). We will only consider applicants who are Aboriginal for this position.

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; andconsent 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).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFDemonstrated knowledge and understanding of the histories, languages, social and cultural protocols of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of culturally responsive strategies that support the wellbeing, engagement and learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and liaise with parents/caregivers, families, teachers and community members and assist teachers to understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ needs. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of culturally responsive education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or allied health professionals.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1063053

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026