Aboriginal School Education Officer (Return to Work Opportunity)

• Be supported as you return to work after an extended break with specialist coaching and mentoring.
• Permanent part time (0.6) position with a salary of $93,249 (pro-rata) plus Super
• Share knowledge and culture through school programs focused on water and Aboriginal Heritage

This position is pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.

A little about the role:

Want to work as part of a supportive team where cultural knowledge is celebrated?

This is a fantastic opportunity to re-enter the workforce in a meaningful, community-focused role. You'll work with Perth metropolitan schools to raise awareness of Aboriginal cultural practices around water and how they shape today’s innovations. Through engaging, culturally relevant incursions, you’ll teach students from Pre-Primary to Year 12 about Water in Aboriginal Culture, bringing your knowledge, energy, and passion into the classroom and beyond.

We welcome applicants who are returning to work after a career break and offer a supportive team environment to help you thrive. Whether you're a parent, carer, or simply ready to rejoin the workforce, Water Corporation’s Return to Work program offers tailored support to help you relaunch your career. Enjoy flexible options to balance family needs while re-establishing yourself professionally.

This role is hired as part of the program, with priority given to those who've had a career break of one year or more.

Here are some of the tasks you will undertake:

• Deliver engaging Water in Aboriginal Culture incursions to students from Pre-Primary to Year 12 in WA metro schools (20 - 60 students per session).
• Coordinate school bookings by managing a shared inbox, liaising with schools, and handling admin tasks and data entry.
• Develop culturally appropriate incursions and resources that reinforce Waterwise Schools’ objectives.
• Collaborate with your Team Lead to design and deliver content aligned with the WA Curriculum.
• Share cultural knowledge and protocols to support respectful Aboriginal engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in community education through school incursions and events like the Perth Royal Show and Kings Park Festival.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter 

• Enjoy genuine flexibility with part-time hours (3 days a week)
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good 
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service 
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution. 
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave 
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.     

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live. 

Your skills and experience

 A career gap should not be a barrier to achieve your professional aspirations. Our Return-to-Work program is designed to identify and acknowledge your previous skills and experiences, and help you build new ones. We would love if you have following expertise to optimise our team performance.

• This position relates to Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position
• Experience teaching school-aged students and/or adults from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of Aboriginal communities and cultures.
• Experience developing and delivering Aboriginal educational programs to a range of audiences.
• Ability to engage with community stakeholders to coordinate and evaluate cultural education initiatives.
• Be available for occasional early starts to support school incursions
• Working with Children Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence

Sound like a match. Apply today

If you are ready to return to work and actively looking for your next challenge, this could be it. Submit your application with a cover letter and we will get in touch with you.

Interested to learn more about our program? Register here to join our webinar on 29^th October

Applications close Sunday 2nd November 2025 

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.