Aboriginal Education Worker - Commencing Term 1, 2027

St Patrick's College is seeking an Aboriginal Education Worker to join our Identity Team and play an important role in strengthening cultural connection, belonging and educational opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

This is an Aboriginal identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and be accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Working closely with the Director of Identity, you will build and strengthen relationships between students, families, staff and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, while supporting the College's ongoing commitment to reconciliation and culturally responsive education.

This is a permanent part-time position, working two days per week, providing a meaningful opportunity to contribute cultural knowledge, lived experience and community connection to the life of the College.

Job Description

As the Aboriginal Education Worker, you will provide advocacy, guidance and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, helping them strengthen their connections to family, culture, identity, heritage and Country while supporting their educational, social and emotional wellbeing.

You will also work across the College community to build cultural awareness and understanding, support culturally responsive practices and strengthen authentic relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, including their educational, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing.
• Building strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families, communities and College staff.
• Supporting the development and implementation of personalised learning plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Providing cultural knowledge and guidance to strengthen understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contemporary issues across the College.
• Supporting culturally responsive practices and contributing to a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Supporting First Nations cultural activities, significant events and learning opportunities, including Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week.
• Building connections with local First Nations communities and creating opportunities for cultural knowledge, storytelling and experiences to be shared across the College.
• Supporting initiatives that strengthen students’ connection to family, culture, identity, heritage and Country, including College activities, community experiences and immersions.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings strong cultural knowledge, an ability to build genuine and respectful relationships, and a commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

You will have:

• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the historical and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with students, families, staff and community members.
• A commitment to supporting the educational, cultural, social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• The ability to contribute cultural knowledge and understanding across the classroom, College and broader community.
• A commitment to creating culturally responsive, safe and welcoming environments.
• A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• A valid Working With Children Check clearance.

Why Join Us

At St Patrick's College, you will join a thriving Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating more than 1,630 students across Years 5–12.

St Patrick's College stands on Wangal Country and is committed to strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and embedding reconciliation throughout our College community.

As our Aboriginal Education Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the educational, cultural and personal development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, while strengthening cultural connection and belonging across the College community.

We Offer:

• A permanent part-time position working two days per week.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and student wellbeing.
• The opportunity to strengthen cultural awareness, connection and reconciliation across the College community.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging and discounted school fees.
• Fitness Passport.

Applications close Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening. We do not welcome interest from Recruitment Agencies at this time.