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School Support Officer – Aboriginal Education Assistant (36 hours per fortnight) (2 positions)

at St John the Evangelist Catholic High School, Nowra, Australia

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Salary
Not given in the advert
Closing date
26 November 2026
Start
28 January 2027
Type of post
Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.
Contract
Temporary part time
First seen
12 November 2026, on a public job listing

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A temporary part time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the areas that include literacy, numeracy and cultural initiatives as well as liaise with the school, parish and local communities. The role involves classroom support, with a preference for cultural programs such as Dance and Didgeridoo. This position is part of the Aboriginal Education Assistant Program which will provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students according to their areas of need. ABOUT YOU Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church. Be from an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander background Have the ability to support the literacy and numeracy needs of students and/or cultural initiatives Have good communication skills and be comfortable with Aboriginal community liaison Be flexible in independently attending various schools and able to adapt to a variety of working conditions Ability to interact positively with students Technical competence in appropriate technologies Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community. DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA Previous experience in similar settings Certificate III in School Support or equivalent Experience in educational settings such as schools and classrooms experience in supporting boys' and girls' cultural programs Experience working with children in classroom and small group Willing to undertake further professional learning. The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role: Well developed written and oral communication skills Well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment Ability to maintain confidentiality WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW. POSITION APPLICATION Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the 'About You' (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages). Closing Date: 26 November 2026 at 11.55pm Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do. Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe. As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.

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