Regional First Nations Education Liaison Officer - Emerald (Western Region)

Position : Regional First Nations Education Liaison Officer

Commencement Date : For immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant

Employment Status : Term-time contract

Hours per week : 32 hpw

Hourly Rate : School Officer Level 4 - $37.01 to $38.17 per hour(pending experience and responsibilities)

Applications Close : Monday, 23 February 2026

About us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.

Your Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the position of Regional First Nations Education Liaison Officer, for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant. This is a term-time contract role for 32 hours per week until 12 March 2027.

This position will be based at St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Emerald with travel required to Clermont and Springsure on a fortnightly basis.

The successful applicant will service the educational mission of the Catholic Diocese of Rockhampton by providing support to all aspects of First Nations Education. In doing so, advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students together with their families, communities, teachers and schools in the Central Highlands region.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate :

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures, as well as issues affecting them
• An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families
• An ability to liaise between teachers, Indigenous students and their parents / carers and should have a genuine interest in supporting students and their communities.

About you

The successful applicant will have :

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 sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

Mandatory Requirements

It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by First Nation peoples, as permitted and arguable under Section 25 of the Qld Anti-Discrimination Act of 1991. The successful applicant will identify as an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander person.

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

Further information

Applications Close : Monday, 23 February 2026.

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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I have read, understood and, if offered employment with Catholic Education with the Diocese of Rockhampton, accept the requirements of the Statement of Principles for Employment in Catholic Schools as an explicit condition of employment. I certify that the information in this application is true, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I have a duty to disclose sufficient information to enable a prospective employer to make a properly informed decision about my employment.

I acknowledge that my failure to disclose all pre-existing injuries or medical conditions existing during the period of the employment process that could reasonably be expected to be aggravated by performing my employment related duties, I will not be entitled to compensation or damages under the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (the Act), for any event that aggravates the non-disclosed pre-existing injury or condition.

I understand that if I am employed by Catholic Education with the Diocese of Rockhampton and any statement I have made or information I have provided with this application form are found to be false within my knowledge, that I may be liable for immediate dismissal.