School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Individual Support)

Job No: TCE5100 Location: St Joseph's Catholic School (The Strand) Employment Status: Fixed Term, Term Time No. of Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026 AEST Job No : TCE5100 Commencement Date: 6th October 2026 Location: St Joseph's Catholic School - The Strand Salary Range: $34.17 - $35.62 per hour pending experience St Joseph's Catholic School is seeking a caring and dedicated School Officer – Assisting Student Learning (Individual Support) to join our team. This fixed-term, term-time position is 15:45 hours per week (5:15 hours three days per week) and will conclude 4th December 2026. The role involves providing individualised support for students across all areas of need, including toileting, transfers, mobility, and complex communication requirements. Working under the guidance of a teacher, you will assist students both in and out of the classroom to enhance engagement, participation, and learning outcomes. Experience in supporting students with a disabilityand using non-verbal communication methods is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure the wellbeing and inclusion of every learner. Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong. Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government. Note: a pre-employment medical will be required for this role. Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service Salary packagingoptions Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender Deferred Salary Scheme …and a range of other great benefits! #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton