Identified Position: Teaching and Learning Officer
- Location:
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Posted:
- 20th October 2025
- Advertiser:
- Hays - ANZ - 2958412
- Promote culturally responsive education and outcomes
- Work with school communities, families, and local Aboriginal organisations
- Coordinate major cultural events and professional development initiatives
Your new company
This organisation delivers quality education services across the ACT and NSW, supporting over 22,000 students and employing more than 4,000 professionals. With a strong commitment to cultural safety, inclusion, and community engagement, it fosters environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are celebrated and embedded in everyday learning.
Your new role
Are you passionate about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and cultural inclusion? This is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven education organisation as a Teaching and Learning Officer in Aboriginal Education, where you'll help shape culturally responsive learning environments and support student success across a diverse school network.
As part of the Teaching and Learning Team, you'll work alongside an Aboriginal Education Support Officer to support schools, educators, students, and families.
You will:
You will:
- Provide expert advice on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, cultural responsiveness, and community protocols.
- Develop and implement culturally safe and responsive school initiatives.
- Support teachers in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures into the curriculum.
- Coordinate major cultural events such as NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day, and Reconciliation Week.
- Build strong relationships with families, local organisations, and Elders.
- Mentor Aboriginal Education Workers and support professional development across schools.
- Contribute to system-wide improvement through tailored learning programs and strategic input.
What you'll need to succeed
This is an identified position open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples under section 33B of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).
You will bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent, including relevant postgraduate qualifications.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in educational settings.
- Ability to travel across regions to collaborate with school leaders and staff.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and Working with Children Check (WWCC) registrations.
- A valid driver's licence.
What you'll get in return
You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive team committed to cultural safety and educational excellence. Enjoy professional development opportunities, meaningful community engagement, and the chance to make a lasting impact on student outcomes and cultural understanding.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email chloe.stewart@hays.com.au
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