Aboriginal Education Worker

St Brendan's Catholic School

Lake Munmorah , NSW 


Indigenous Education

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)

Applications Close: 15 December 2025


St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, Lake Munmorah is currently seeking an energetic and passionate Aboriginal Education Worker on a temporary part-time basis.

<p>St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, Lake Munmorah is currently seeking an energetic and passionate <strong>Aboriginal Education Worker.</strong> The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and enjoy working in a dynamic and cohesive team.<br><br> This is for a temporary part-time role (40 hours per fortnight) to start on 27 January 2026 and will be for the whole of 2026 school year. During this engagement, the successful candidate will be required to work on Wednesday and Thursday of every week.<br><br><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong><br><br> We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay: </strong>Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% <strong>above</strong> the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future</li> <li><strong>Staff voice:</strong> Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts: </strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Appreciation of the Catholic Faith and Aboriginal spirituality</li> <li>Understanding of and sensitivity to the learning needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students</li> <li>Capacity to work in partnership with classroom teachers</li> <li>Capacity to support contemporary teaching and learning across the curriculum</li> <li>Knowledge of contemporary Aboriginal education programs</li> <li>Ability to work as part of a team to support Aboriginal students</li> <li>Skills to develop partnerships with the local Aboriginal community</li> <li>Communication and administrative skills associated with the position</li> <li>Highly developed interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with families and communities to support Aboriginal student learning.</li> <li>Current drivers' licence is essential</li> <li><strong>It is a genuine occupational requirement that the position be filled by a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong><br><br> We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 45 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, <i>Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith</i>. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.<br><br><br><strong>How do I apply?</strong><br><br> Applications should include:<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and</li> <li>A current resume</li> </ul> <p><br><br><strong>To Apply -&gt;</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/psc/CGPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action=U&amp;FOCUS=Applicant&amp;SiteId=1&amp;JobOpeningId=8366&amp;PostingSeq=1"> <strong>CLICK HERE!</strong></a><br><br><br><br> The last date for submission of applications is <strong>14 December 2025</strong><br><br> Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.<br><br><i>At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>