Aboriginal Education Officer Coonamble Public School

Aboriginal Education Officer – Full time – Ongoing – Coonamble Public School – 0000

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Location

Regional NSW
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Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package:
The salary range for this position is $45.78 – $49.82 per hour. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading
School Name Coonamble Public School
Principal Network Connected Communities Team 1
Staffing Area Dubbo
Hours/Minutes 31 hours 15 minutes per week
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Annette Thomson
Contact Phone number
Contact School Admin –

Closing Date

28-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support
Position Information The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

About the Role

Aboriginal Education Officers provide assistance to teachers, Aboriginal students and their families to support improved learning, welfare and well-being outcomes for Aboriginal students.

Essential Requirements

• Working with Children Check Clearance
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training
• Administration of Medications — training to be provided based on student needs.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education and Training policy.
  Coonamble Public School is located in North-Western NSW approximately 170km North West of Dubbo. It is a Connected Communities school with approx. 230 students P-6 including 4 support classes. The Aboriginal population in the school is 85-90%. The school implements high-quality programs, which focus on literacy and numeracy with high expectations, collaborative practices and evidence-based teaching.

There is a strong focus on student wellbeing, inclusion, active participation and recognition of achievement. Aboriginal language and culture is taught across the school. The impact of wellbeing on learning is a crucial consideration with Positive Behaviour for Learning and Trauma Informed Practice providing the foundations to prepare students for learning.
Specific Selection Criteria

Conditions This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.
Special Notes About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.

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