Cultural Safety Officer Catholic Education Office

Position:Cultural Safety Officer
Commencement Date: As soon as possible
Employment Status:Full-time contract
Hours per week: 38hours per week
Salary Range:School Officer Level 6 - $84671 to $103075 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Friday 30 January 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 role exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in the position of Cultural Safety Officer to commence as soon as possible until 17 January 2027. This is a full-time contract position for 38 hours per week.

The role presents an opportunity to drive the integration of the Universal Principle of Cultural Safety within the Queensland Child Safe Standards across CEDR schools and colleges.

The position requires expertise in cultural safety practices strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop resources deliver training and guide staff in building respectful partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The successful applicant will bring excellent communication skills a collaborative approach and a commitment to fostering culturally safe environments through continuous improvement and ethical engagement.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide expert guidance to all CEDR staff schools and colleges on integrating the Universal Principle of Cultural Safety within the Queensland Child Safe Standards implementation.
• Collaborate and guide CEDR staff schools and colleges in proactively assessing and enhancing cultural safety processes and practices.
• Develop and share practical resources and tools (e.g. checklists reflection guides) to support the consistent application of Cultural Safety across the Qld Child Safe standards within CEDR.
• Monitor and evaluate progress to meet the Universal Principle of Cultural Safety providing feedback and recommendations to enhance system-wide practices to deliver strong cultural safety outcomes through continual improvement.
• Build staff capability by delivering professional learning training and mentoring to ensure all in Catholic Education learn apply and sustain culturally safe practices.
• Support CEDR staff schools and colleges in building and maintaining respectful relationships and partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families communities and organisations to ensure First Nations voices inform cultural safety within CEDR settings.
• Act as a point of contact for inquiries related to cultural safety and provide guidance to staff and school leaders on the consistent interpretation and application of the Universal Principle of Cultural Safety as required by the Child Safe Standards.
• Lead the Cultural Safety communication strategy ensuring all changes successes and key resources are effectively promoted and accessible to the entire CEDR community.
• Establish a framework for ethical collaboration and support for CEDR First Nations staff members and community ensuring that cultural safety successfully amplifies their expertise and voices.

For more information please view thePosition Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team and to accept direction and support.
• The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable with appropriate experience or equivalent knowledge qualifications and experience relevant to this role.

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

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 6 - $84671 to $103075 (pending experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

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 ourHow To Apply Online Guide

• Complete theapplication below
• Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of theStatement of Principlesfor employment inCatholic Schools
• Upload acurrent resume and cover letterincluding contact details (phone and email) ofthree (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc .docx) PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg .jpeg .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Phillippa Johnson First Nations Education Consultant on.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday 30 January 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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