Department of Education Hiring for Aboriginal Education and Wellbeing Officer, SEO1 (ETS) – 174268 – Identified Job at New South Wales Full Time

Temporary full-time appointment up to 30 January 2025

Location: Deniliquin or Griffith or Albury (to be negotiated with successful candidate)

About the role

Providing high level support and advice to schools, educational services teams and key stakeholders in the implementation of strategies relating to Aboriginal education and engagement.

Please address the selection criteria in relation to the Statement of Duties for the position in your application. Please note that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Please Note:

Permanent teachers taking up non-school based temporary appointments, the right of return to their substantive position has been extended to up to 3 years.

The current transitional arrangement for the recruitment of Non-School Based Teaching Service positions, has been extended to include all Senior Education Officer 1 (SEO1) and Senior Education 2 (SEO2) positions across the Department.

Applicants should refer to the transitional arrangements for further information.

This is a child-related role. If you are the successful applicant you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check and in addition your employment may be subject to the Department’s National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment.

Existing internal employees are encouraged to refer to the vacation guide for teachers taking up a temporary Non-School Based Teaching Service position.

Notes: This is an Aboriginal identified role. When applying for an Aboriginal identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality Guidelines.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/why-work-at-education/diversity-and-inclusion/aboriginal-peoples#Confirmation2

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977.

If you are called to interview you will need to provide the following:

Proof of Identity information

Informed Consent Form

Declaration for child-related work

Key Application Responses

• Aboriginality
• Teaching qualifications and recent school based experience within the K-12 range
• Demonstrated commitment to participating in and managing accreditation processes
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and liaise and negotiate with key stakeholers including Aboriginal communities and the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc
• High level written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive written records
• Capacity to innovate, problem solve and develop creative solutions to emerging issues
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver professional development programs for teachers that supports Aboriginal education and engagement.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.