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Aboriginal Education Services Fixed Term and Relief Employment Register

Department for Education, Children and Young People
North, South, North West, East, Statewide, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2026

About the role

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the traditional​​​​​​​ custodians of this land, ​​​​​​​and we pay our respects to the elders past, present and future,
​​​​​​​for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hope ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​of First Nations people in Tasmania.

About the Team

Aboriginal Education Services (AES) provide services to schools to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners to reach their learning potential and support all learners to understand and value Aboriginal and Torres Straight Isander histories and cultures.

AES works within the Support and Development Division of the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) developing inclusive strategies, policies and guidelines. These support:

  • Closing the gap in educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.
  • The teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. 

Guided by Tasmania's Aboriginal Education Framework. Our work acknowledges Tasmania's unique socio-cultural context. It responds to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Strategy. 

AES work in collaboration with schools to provide support, guidance and professional learning opportunities to help you understand and develop in the role of Aboriginal Education Worker.

The following vacancies may arise in various schools and units within DECYP across Tasmania, and it is strongly encouraged that you contact aboriginal.education@decyp.tas.gov.au prior to registering for any of the below roles.

Role

Statement of Duties
(Word)

Statement of Duties (PDF)

Aboriginal Education Worker

SoD (DOCX)

SoD (PDF)

Aboriginal Sharer of Knowledge

 SoD (DOCX)

SoD (PDF)

Eligibility

  • These positions are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified roles and as such confirmation of eligibility will need to be provided with your application in order to be considered for shortlisting by supplying a certified copy of the completed eligibility form available here: ELIGIBILITY FORM For Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services.
  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
  • A current drivers licence is desirable

NOTE: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

For essential and desirable requirements and classifications related to specific roles, please refer to relevant statement of duties. Please

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