Aboriginal Attendance Officer

NSW Department of Education

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong engagement with Aboriginal students, parents, and schools to enhance educational outcomes, while effectively collaborating with various stakeholders and adhering to relevant educational policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aboriginal Education Policy KnowledgeSchool Attendance Policy KnowledgeStakeholder Engagement ExperienceWorking With Children CheckDriver's Licence

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Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic PlanningCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Working With Children Check

Industry Keywords

Aboriginal StudentsAttendance TargetsStudent Wellbeing SupportFace-to-Face SupportPublic EducationGovernment PrioritiesTravel Between Work Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create connections between Aboriginal students, parents, schools and agencies
Help students re-engage in education and improve future outcomes
Work strategically with schools to meet agreed attendance targets
Operate as part of the state-wide attendance program
Achieve organisational objectives aligned with government priorities
Deliver face-to-face support in schools
Work with the Student Wellbeing Support directorate and its Team Around a School model
Work a minimum of 4 days per week at the Maitland education office when not delivering face-to-face school support
Collaborate with schools, organisations and other services to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people

Requirements

What you’ll need

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position; 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
Ability and willingness to travel between work sites
Australian work rights: citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or valid work visa
Successful candidates must undertake pre-employment screening, including a National Criminal History Check
Resume maximum 5 pages and cover letter maximum 2 pages
Applicants must submit applications online

Benefits

Comp & perks

35 hour working week
Flexible working arrangements
Flex leave entitlements
Competitive salary
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