Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer

We are seeking to establish a pool of Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year.

Located in the heart of Mandurah, Greenfields Primary School (PS) is committed to providing an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve success. We pride ourselves on building strong partnerships with families, Elders and the wider community to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

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The Role

Greenfields PS is seeking a passionate, dedicated and community-minded Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) to join our Student Services team.

The AIEO plays a vital role in strengthening relationships between home and school, supporting student engagement, attendance, wellbeing and academic achievement, while promoting and celebrating Aboriginal culture across our entire school community. This aligns with the Department of Education's expectations for the role, including acting as a liaison between the school, families and community, mentoring students and supporting culturally responsive teaching and learning.

We are looking for someone who Ideally has strong connections to the local Aboriginal community and values authentic relationships with families, is passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally and can ideally work collaboratively with teachers, school leaders and external agencies to improve student outcomes whilst providing cultural advice and guidance to staff, supporting culturally responsive teaching and school practices.

The suitable applicants will ideally display excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills whilst being flexible, proactive and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children. The suitable applicants will ideally build positive relationships with Aboriginal students and their families whilst supporting attendance, engagement and participation in learning.

The suitable applicants will ideally provide mentoring, pastoral care and advocacy for students whilst working alongside classroom teachers to implement culturally responsive learning experiences, you will ideally assist with the coordination of cultural events, NAIDOC week activities and community engagement opportunities whilst liaising with community organisations and support services to strengthen outcomes for students. The suitable applicants will ideally participate as an active member of the Student Services team.

Why Greenfields Primary School?

Greenfields Primary School is recognised for its strong culture of collaboration, high expectations and commitment to continuous improvement. Our staff work together to create an environment where every child can experience success.

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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 Paul Gallash, Principal, on  or emailing

During the school holidays, please contact Kelsey Bird on  or .

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.

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Eligibility

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 50d of the Equal…