Aboriginal Language and Culture Officer, SEO; Identified

Job Description - Aboriginal Language and Culture Officer, SEO1 (IDENTIFIED) (0000

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Aboriginal Language and Culture Officer, SEO1 (IDENTIFIED) - 0000

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3 x Temporary full-time appointment for a period commencing from 28 January 2027 for a period of up to three (3) years

Location:

Broken Hill, Coffs Harbour and Lismore

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We’re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

The Aboriginal Education and Communities directorate (AEC) values its strong partnership with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. and communities, in supporting NSW Public schools to deliver high level, quality teaching to maximise learning outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

The work of the AEC is underpinned by this objective, and provides leadership, strategic advice and direction on all matters relating to Aboriginal education across the NSW Department of Education. The AEC contributes to national and state policy development for Aboriginal education including Language and Culture programs in schools.

Providing support to Public Schools NSW staff and schools for the teaching and learning of Aboriginal Languages.

This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Please be advised:
The department may direct you to undertake classroom teaching and lesson preparation as required.

For current NSW public school based employees or employees who hold right of return to a NSW public school, please confirm in the pre-screening questions that you have discussed this opportunity with your direct supervisor/principal and that they are willing to release you for the required period.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. For more information, .

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

E-list:
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an E-list may be created from which these suitable candidates may be chosen and directly offered employment in other similar roles that may become available in the future.

Statewide

Full-time

Total Remuneration Package: $182,921. Package includes salary ($149,059 - $161,377), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Contact Brooke Fergusion - brooke.ferguson
7.edu.au

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.