Kildare College

Proudly recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice for 2025 by The Educator, Kildare College offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and cohesive team where staff collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth are prioritised. With a team of approximately 100 staff, the College provides a smaller, more personalised workplace environment that fosters strong professional relationships and a shared commitment to excellence in girls’ education.

Role Details

Start date Monday, 19 January 2026

22.5 hours per week – Days and Hours to be negotiated

41 weeks per year

The Opportunity

The First Nations Support Officer is an Education Support Officer (ESO) to provide culturally responsive support to First Nations students. Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff, families and community, the ESO fosters a safe, inclusive, and empowering learning environment that respects and celebrates First Nations identity.

This role contributes to the academic progress, wellbeing, and cultural engagement of First Nations students through targeted support, mentoring, and advocacy. The position also promotes staff awareness of culturally appropriate practices and contributes to whole-College initiatives that enhance First Nations student outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Student Support – provide individual and group support

Cultural Engagement and Responsiveness

Pathways & Opportunities

Staff & College Support

Join us in fostering a supportive and spirited environment for students.

Applications close 9.00am on Friday, 17 October 2025.

Please do not apply via the SEEK quick apply button.

Please submit your application in PDF format, ensuring it includes the following:

1. Cover Letter (maximum 1 page)

Addressed to Tina Neate, Principal, outlining:

a. Your experience relevant to the role

b. Your motivation for applying

c. What you hope to contribute to the Kildare College community.

2. Completed Kildare College Employment Application and Declaration Form

This form is available via the Kildare College website

3. Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)

Please email your complete application addressed to the Principal via: [email protected]

The Position Information Document outlining the Key Responsibilities and Duties of the position and the Kildare College Application and Declaration Form are available for download from the College website: kildare.catholic.edu.au/our-college/employment-opportunities

Qualifications and Training:

Screening clearance and current valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) to work in Catholic Education SA.

Current valid Responding to Risks of Harm Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC).

Current and accepted HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.

Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to the HR Manager on 08 8369 9999 or via email [email protected]