Aboriginal Education Officer

Aboriginal Education Officer | St Brigid's CPS, Coonamble

12-Month Contract | Part-time (36 hours per fortnight) 

Commencing Term 1, 2026 

Hourly rate ranging from $41.97 - $47.02 depending on qualifications and experience 

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About the Role

St Brigid's CPS, Coonamble is seeking a dedicated Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) to join the school community. The Aboriginal Education Officer acts as a key connection between Indigenous students, their families, the school, and the wider community. This role provides cultural, educational, and pastoral support to ensure every Indigenous student is given the opportunity to thrive academically and personally. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Building strong connections with First Nations families and welcoming new families into the school community. 
• Supporting the development and implementation of Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs). 
• Promoting and celebrating Aboriginal culture across the whole school. 
• Assisting with literacy and numeracy support for Aboriginal students, both in class and in small group/individual settings. 
• Encouraging regular attendance, supporting transitions, and exploring career pathways with students. 
• Providing pastoral care, encouragement, and guidance to Aboriginal students. 
• Working alongside teachers and school leadership to ensure culturally inclusive learning experiences. 

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About You

The successful applicant must address the following selection criteria: 

• Provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
• Demonstrate understanding of and sincere commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic
  Education, including the values of social justice, equity and reconciliation.
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of skill in literacy and numeracy especially as it relates to
  assisting students.
• Demonstrate your ability to work as part of a team to cater for the needs of Aboriginal & Torres
  Strait Islander students.
• Demonstrate your ability to work with families and community, especially in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of educational issues that affect Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
  students.
• Demonstrate links with the local Aboriginal community.
• Demonstrate your ability to promote and celebrate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander traditions
  and culture within the whole school.

Why Work with Us? 

• Salary packaging and novated leasing to maximise your income potential.

• Access to learning, development, and leadership opportunities in a supportive environment. 

• Celebrate and share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture across the school community.

• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment alongside teachers and school leaders. 

Click here to find out more about Coonamble, NSW.

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Brigid's School, Coonamble is the first Brigidine School in Australia and a proud part of the Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Our school provides a high-quality Catholic education in a supportive and caring environment, guided by the Brigidine Charisms and the statement "Living and Learning in Strength and Gentleness." As a single-stream primary school catering for students from Kinder to Year 6, we are dedicated to helping our students meet the essential learnings of the NESA Syllabus and the outcomes of the Bathurst Diocesan Religious Education Syllabus. 

Click here to find out more about St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School, Coonamble.

How to Apply

If you’re looking to make the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement

• Contact details of appropriate referees

• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 31 December 2025. 

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6331 1198.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.