Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - Mayfield

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker - Mayfield

Posted: 02/07/2026

Closing Date: 19/07/2026

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Mayfield

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering a vibrant faith community? St Dominic's Catholic College Mayfield is on the lookout for a temporary part time (10.5 hrs per week) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker to join our dedicated team as soon as possible for the remainder of the year.

St. Dominic's Catholic College is a co educational K 12 systemic Catholic specialist school located in Mayfield, New South Wales, just 15 minutes from the CBD of Newcastle. We are dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience for students with diverse learning needs, including autism spectrum disorder, deafness and/or hearing impairment, and intellectual disabilities. Our school community fosters strong, genuine connections with each student, nurturing their growth within a supportive and empowering environment.

We recognise and celebrate the unique strengths, abilities, and needs of each student, ensuring that these are woven into all aspects of teaching and learning. Through collaboration with families, therapists, and educators, we create personalised learning experiences that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values to thrive both academically and socially, preparing them for lifelong success.

The purpose of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker is to focus on supporting students, teachers and school communities in the areas of culture, spirituality and student wellbeing and engagement. Promoting the intent of the Diocese of Maitland Newcastle's Reconciliation Action Plan - Reflect, liaising with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within the school will be essential to the realisation of these objectives.

Desired Skills and Experience EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Demonstrated experience and expertise working in educational settings with a focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities
• Established and ongoing links with the local and/or wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in an educational setting
• Qualifications and/or experience (see below) relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and/or cultural settings. This is inclusive of being able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and contemporary educational issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Experience working in a specialised setting (SSP) or with students with diverse learning needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification for this position as described under section 14 (d) of the NSW Anti discrimination Act 1977. In order to ensure this qualification is considered, submission of corroborated acknowledgement of Aboriginality is welcomed. (Desirable)
• Current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Willingness to Comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy.
  • Category A - Accreditation to Work.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

Benefits

• Work in a collaborative, multi disciplinary team focused on holistic student development.
• Build genuine, lasting connections with students, staff, and families.
• Play an integral role in advancing the spiritual and moral formation of students with diverse needs.
• Contribute to the ongoing success and growth of a school that values individual differences and celebrates diversity.
• Experience professional growth in an inclusive and values driven environment, supporting students' transition to either mainstream settings or continued learning in a Catholic specialised environment.

EEO Statement

The Diocese of Maitland Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.