Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer Branch: Kingsley Primary School Division: South Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 3, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type: Permanent - Part Time FTE: Location: Armadale Closing Date: 2025-11-10 4:30 PM Attachments: -
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This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing Term 4, 2025
Kingsley Primary School (PS) is a hidden gem nestled amongst native Australian bushland between Kelmscott and Armadale in Perth. We are a small school that caters for 250 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and we pride ourselves on not just enrolling students, but enrolling families into our high-support Kingsley community.
Building strong relationships is at the heart of our school's philosophy and we believe that a strong connection between home and school is vital to the success and wellbeing of our students. Our Moral Purpose at Kingsley Primary School is that we are relationships based, culturally rich and whole child focused. We have high expectations of our staff, students and community.
Find out more about our school by visiting or
The Role
The Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) is a support role that assists teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The AIEO acts as a liaison between the community and school to develop an educational program relevant to both educational and cultural needs. They also provide mentoring and pastoral care to encourage participation and achievement at school and provide support and advice to schools and teachers on the management program of students at risk. They also design and implement behaviour management plans, maintain records, and provide information to parents.
Additionally, the AIEO facilitates community contribution to the formulation of school policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, conducts interviews or home liaison visits, manages class resources, and assists with preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
1. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
2. obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
3. consent to a 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:
4. A CV of up to one (1) page outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
5. A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria 2, 3 and 6, as outlined in the attached JDF 2. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact on a range of levels in a variety of settings and with different audiences, including community members, teaching and other professionals. 3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to a school-level team and to provide multi-cultural direction in the development of the educational program, development of language resources, and evaluation of education and behaviour management programs. 6. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students
Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1005082
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.
Position Title Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer Agency Department of Education Salary Location Armadale Unit/Division South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Kingsley Primary School Work Type Permanent - Part Time Position No. 00019623 Closing Date Position Title Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer Branch Kingsley Primary School Location Armadale Work Type Permanent - Part Time Position No. 00019623 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description
This is a permanent part-time ( position commencing Term 4, 2025
Kingsley Primary School (PS) is a hidden gem nestled amongst native Australian bushland between Kelmscott and Armadale in Perth. We are a small school that caters for 250 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and we pride ourselves on not just enrolling students, but enrolling families into our high-support Kingsley community.
Building strong relationships is at the heart of our school's philosophy and we believe that a strong connection between home and school is vital to the success and wellbeing of our students. Our Moral Purpose at Kingsley Primary School is that we are relationships based, culturally rich and whole child focused. We have high expectations of our staff, students and community.
Find out more about our school by visiting or
The Role
The Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) is a support role that assists teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The AIEO acts as a liaison between the community and school to develop an educational program relevant to both educational and cultural needs. They also provide mentoring and pastoral care to encourage participation and achievement at school and provide support and advice to schools and teachers on the management program of students at risk. They also design and implement behaviour management plans, maintain records, and provide information to parents.
Additionally, the AIEO facilitates community contribution to the formulation of school policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, conducts interviews or home liaison visits, manages class resources, and assists with preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
6. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
7. obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
8. consent to a 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:
9. A CV of up to one (1) page outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
10. A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria 2, 3 and 6, as outlined in the attached JDF 2. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact on a range of levels in a variety of settings and with different audiences, including community members, teaching and other professionals. 3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to a school-level team and to provide multi-cultural direction in the development of the educational program, development of language resources, and evaluation of education and behaviour management programs. 6. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students
Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1005082
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.
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