First Nations Education Liaison Officer - Emmaus College

Position: First Nations Education Liaison Officer
Commencement Date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Term-Time
Hours per week: 38
Hourly rate: $37.01 - $38.17 (pending experience and responsibilities)
Applications Close: 20 August 2025

About us

Emmaus College is a co-educational Catholic College in the heart of Rockhampton. The College offers a tailored journey designed to support students at pivotal points in their young lives. The separate Middle School and Senior School campuses provide extensive facilities and create learning environments designed to nurture and empower the students that they serve.

Your Role

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate educator for the position of First Nations Education Liaison Officer to join the team at Emmaus College, Rockhampton. This is a term time continuing position for 38hpw, for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant. 

This position is a School Based Education Liaison Officer role with an education component, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the classroom. 

The First Nations Education Liaison Officer will service the educational mission of the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton by providing support to all aspects of Indigenous Education. In doing so, advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students together with their families, communities, teachers and college.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities.
• An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and school staff to improve educational outcomes through targeted and direct academic support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For further information, please review the Position Description. 

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team, and to accept direction and support.
• The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.

We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities. 

We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - hourly rate of $37.01 - $38.17 (pending experience)
• Option to annualise for term-time staff
• Superannuation Guarantee Contribution of 12.75%
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 
• Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Andrew Lamb, Assistant Principal: Mission, Emmaus College, Rockhampton on 4923 5700. 
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 20 August 2025. 

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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