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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker

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An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker supports Indigenous students in classrooms and educational activities, fostering learning and cultural understanding.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people in this role has remained steady in recent years. There are currently 2,000 people working as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker in Australia compared to 1,900 five years ago. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate III or IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education is a great qualification if you’re hoping to start work in this industry. You’ll learn how to support students in the classroom while encouraging their sense of culture and identity. You could also further your studies with a Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker careers

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker supports Indigenous students during their school activities. You might assist individual students with their classroom lessons or work with small groups of students on educational activities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workers are often employed in primary or secondary schools but you might also work in early childhood centres or other educational facilities.

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker should be passionate about learning and also about Indigenous culture. You should be able to work with a range of students with various abilities and be flexible with your approach. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workers need to be understanding and be good at communicating.