Location: Batemans Bay 
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time | 36 hours per fortnight
Salary Range: $79,057 to $133,846 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident    
Start Date: Term 2, 2025  
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Friday, 25th April 2025

About St Bernard’s Primary School

St Bernard’s is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the Batemans Bay community. Surrounded by nature, we offer a nurturing environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As a Catholic school, we’re guided by values like respect, compassion, and belonging. We embrace families and staff from all backgrounds who share our commitment to supporting each child’s growth and potential.

About the Role 

The Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO) plays a key role in supporting the learning, wellbeing, and cultural identity of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The AEO works closely with students, families, and staff to foster a culturally safe and inclusive school environment. This includes building strong relationships with Aboriginal families and the local community, assisting in the development of culturally appropriate learning experiences, and promoting greater cultural understanding and respect across the school. The role also involves supporting student engagement and achievement, enhancing communication between families and the school, and contributing to the implementation of programs and initiatives that celebrate Aboriginal culture and support reconciliation. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people and help strengthen cultural connections throughout our school community.

Benefits and Opportunities 

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst  
• Access to Flourish, our People Wellbeing Program  
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice  

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check (WWCC) registration
• Relevant knowledge and experience

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) policy.  
 
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. 

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Karen Hadley on 02 4472 4446 or via email karen.hadley@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au. 

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