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ANZSCO 422111Updated 2026-01-29
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 47k
Weekly earnings: AUD 910
Salary range: AUD 43k-AUD 52k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
29.1%
NSW
22.1%
WA
17.2%
QLD
Education mix
29.8%
certificate iii/ iv
18.4%
year 12
14.5%
year 10 and below
Role overview
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workers assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in their education, provide feedback to parents or guardians and teachers about students' progress, and liaise with educational bodies, government agencies and committees.
What you do
- • Demonstrates, supervises and participates in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres.
- • Prepares indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities.
- • Assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (29.8%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Assists children individually to learn social skills.
- • Assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies.
- • Assists with preparing teaching aids by copying and collating written and printed material.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 910
Annual median: AUD 47k
Range: AUD 43k-AUD 52k