Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Gwynne Park Primary School (PS) is looking for someone who differentiates their practice for the needs of individual students - particularly for students who require additional support. Community connection and support for families is a critical part of teaching at Gwynne Park PS.

Located in Armadale, Gwynne Park PS has a richly diverse community, with students representing over 25 different ethnic backgrounds. Staffing is very stable and a culture of care for our staff, students and families resonates in everything we do.

Find out more about our school by visiting Gwynne Park Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

Gwynne Park PS is seeking a committed and culturally knowledgeable Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) to support the wellbeing, engagement and achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

The AIEO plays a key role in building a culturally responsive and safe school environment. Working in partnership with staff, families and the community, the AIEO will support the design and implementation of culturally responsive practices, provide cultural advice to staff, and promote understanding of Aboriginal cultures, languages and protocols across the school.

The role includes developing strong, respectful relationships with students and families, acting as a liaison between home and school, and providing mentoring and pastoral care to support student attendance, engagement and success. The AIEO would also contribute to the development and monitoring of student plans and supports staff to embed culturally responsive approaches into teaching and learning programs.

At Gwynne Park PS we value strong relationships and an inclusive culture. The successful applicant will ideally display effective communication and organisational skills and contribute to a positive environment aligned with our school values of confidence, persistence, organisation, resilience and getting along.

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 Faye Feizaks, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9391 40***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 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; 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).

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 one to two (1-2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and

A one to two (1-2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the histories, languages, social and cultural protocols of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• 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.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1062535

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 Wednesday, 26 August 2026