St Patrick's College, Strathfield · New South Wales
Aboriginal Education Worker - Commencing Term 1, 2027
SecondaryIndigenous Education Workers
St Patrick’s College in Strathfield, New South Wales, seeks an Aboriginal Education Worker for a permanent part-time role working two days per week from Term 1, 2027. The identified position supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Years 5–12 with advocacy, personalised learning plans, wellbeing, cultural connection and community engagement; applicants must meet the stated descent and community acceptance requirements.
- Permanent, two days per week
- Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position
- Supports Years 5–12 students
- Working With Children Check required
Closes in 13 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Permanent part-time Aboriginal Education Worker role for two days each week, starting in Term 1, 2027. Working with the Identity Team and Director of Identity, the role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ learning, wellbeing, cultural identity and connection with family, community and Country. Duties include advocacy, personalised learning plans, cultural activities, community links and reconciliation work across the College.
What they’re looking for
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and community recognition
- Knowledge of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
- Understanding of relevant historical and current community issues
- Ability to build trusted relationships with students, families and communities
- Commitment to culturally safe and responsive education
- Current Working With Children Check clearance
About the school
St Patrick’s College is a Catholic secondary school in the Edmund Rice tradition, with more than 1,630 students in Years 5–12. Located on Wangal Country, it is working to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and reconciliation across the College.
How to apply
Applications close Tuesday, 17 November 2026. Appointments require satisfactory employment screening.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Indigenous Education Workers
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an Aboriginal Education Worker for this identified position, supporting First Nations students, 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…”
The school
- Address
- Francis Street , STRATHFIELD, NSW