Aboriginal Attendance Officer

NSW Department of Education

. Create connections between Aboriginal students, parents, schools and agencies .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeNewcastle • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$116,982 - A$129,492 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong stakeholder engagement and a commitment to Aboriginal Education Policy, while effectively supporting student wellbeing and attendance in educational settings. Possesses the ability to travel between work sites and work collaboratively with schools to enhance inclusive education practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander DescentKnowledge of Aboriginal Education PolicyKnowledge of School Attendance Policy & ProgramWorking With Children Check (WWCC)Stakeholder Engagement Experience

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Soft Skills

Commitment to Public EducationStrategic Support for SchoolsCollaboration with Agencies

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Driver’s LicenceWorking With Children Check (WWCC)

Industry Keywords

Student Wellbeing SupportAttendance TargetsInclusive Education PracticeGovernment PrioritiesPre-employment Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create connections between Aboriginal students, parents, schools and agencies
Support students to re-engage in education
Assist schools strategically with meeting agreed attendance targets
Operate as part of the state-wide attendance program
Achieve organisational objectives aligned with government priorities
Provide direct support to schools through the Student Wellbeing Support directorate
Work with schools to strengthen accessible and inclusive education practice and maximise student wellbeing and learning
Work a minimum of 4 days per week at the Maitland education office when not delivering face-to-face support in schools
Travel between work sites as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy
Knowledge of the Department’s School Attendance Policy & Program
Demonstrated experience with key external and internal stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment or willingness to obtain
Current and valid driver’s licence and ability and willingness to travel between work sites
Australian work rights: Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or valid work visa holders
Successful candidates must undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Criminal History Check
Resume of maximum 5 pages and cover letter of maximum 2 pages
Answers to two application questions, each limited to 300 words
Applications must be submitted online; paper-based, email-based and late applications are not accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

35 hour working week
Enjoy flexible working arrangements
Flex leave entitlements
Salary sacrificing
Employer’s contribution to superannuation
Annual leave loading
Fitness Passport
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
1 day per week may be worked remotely, subject to operational requirements