Community Liaison Officer Bunbury

Community Liaison Officer Bunbury

Make a meaningful impact by connecting culture, community, and opportunity

$88,723 - $95,741 per annum plus superannuation

1.0FTE | Fixed-Term | Bunbury Regional Office

Aboriginality is a specification for this position in accordance with Section 50(d), Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984

For more than 150 years, Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has supported schools and communities across the state. Today, we are Western Australia's second-largest education provider, supporting more than 84,500 students through a network of schools and nearly 14,000 staff.

We're seeking an experienced Community Liaison Officer to join our First Nations Education Team within the Teaching and Learning Directorate.

This is an opportunity to support school leadership to work collaboratively with schools and First Nations communities to build authentic partnerships, increasing enrolment of First Nations students in Catholic education and support schools to work towards cultural responsiveness.

This is a 1.0FTE fixed-term position commencing as soon as practicable and concluding 31 December 2026.

Why Join CEWA?

• Salary of Level G $88,723 - $95,741 plus superannuation
• Additional paid leave during Christmas and Easter office closures
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Access to wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program and corporate health discounts
• Free onsite parking

About the Role

Working within the First Nations Education team, you will work collaboratively with school leadership and First Nation families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver parent workshops and information sessions to support parent engagement that affirms identity and supports high expectation conversations between school and home.
• Collaborate with schools to establish effective partnerships with families and local First Nations community to strengthen school-community relationships.
• Support Principals/Line Managers with the First Nations Teaching Assistant on-boarding.
• Collaborate with First Nations Education Consultants to design and deliver Professional Learning for First Nations Teaching Assistants.
• Work collaboratively with the First Nations Education Consultants with the delivery of cultural competency programs for staff in CEWA offices.

About You

We are seeking a collaborative and culturally responsive professional who is committed to supporting the Catholic ethos and advancing positive outcomes for First Nations students. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the cultures, histories and communities of First Nations peoples in Western Australia, coupled with excellent communication, relationship-building and report-writing skills.

Essential requirements:

• Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
• Understanding of First Nations communities of Western Australia, their cultures, histories and stories.
• Highly developed written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive written reports.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, both in person and remotely.
• Developed skills in digital technologies.
• Capacity to develop and maintain strong professional links with staff.

Highly regarded:

• Knowledge of the operation of Catholic schools in Western Australia

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Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description please click here: Position Description 

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining employment history, qualifications and certifications, and providing a minimum of two professional referees.

The successful applicant will be required to provide:

• A National Criminal History Check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification.

• Aboriginality is a specification for this position in accordance with Section 50(d), Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Friday 14 August 2026.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking Apply and uploading your application through our website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations peoples, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.