Classroom Assistant - Arts and Product Design

Adlogic; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart College Geelong is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant to support Arts and Product Design learning.

You will help prepare materials, organise spaces, assist with displays, and support students in creative projects within Visual Arts, Media and Product Design areas. Strong collaboration with teaching staff and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: A reliable, flexible and self-directed approach to work.
• Essential: Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Essential: Sound written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Essential: Basic computer literacy and the ability to undertake administrative tasks.
• Essential: An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, including safe work practices.
• Essential: Ability to identify potential risks, use initiative and respond appropriately to practical challenges.
• Essential: Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Desirable: Experience working in a school or educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and organisation of materials, equipment and learning spaces across Visual Arts, Visual Communication, Media, Product Design and Technology.
• Maintain resources and equipment and support safe practical activities.
• Assist with exhibitions, displays and other creative initiatives across the College.
• Contribute to a creative learning environment and support students as they explore, design and develop ideas.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Time management

Communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Workplace health and safety

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Job description

Classroom Assistant - Arts and Product Design

Support creativity and hands-on learning across our Arts and Product Design programs.

Sacred Heart College, Geelong is a proud, dynamic, and high-performing Catholic school community with strong traditions, a rich history, and a deep sense of welcome. Grounded in the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service, and courage, we are committed to educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world.

Support creativity and hands-on learning across our Arts and Product Design programs.

Sacred Heart College, Geelong is a proud, dynamic, and high-performing Catholic school community with strong traditions, a rich history, and a deep sense of welcome. Grounded in the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service, and courage, we are committed to educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world.

THE POSITION

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Classroom Assistant - Arts and Product Design to support the delivery of practical learning experiences across our Arts and Product Design programs.

• Commencement: As mutually agreed with the successful applicant.

• Employment Type: Ongoing, part-time (0.6 FTE)

Working collaboratively with teaching staff, the successful applicant will assist with the preparation and organisation of materials, equipment and learning spaces across Visual Arts, Visual Communication, Media and Product Design and Technology.

The role also involves maintaining resources and equipment, supporting safe practical activities and assisting with exhibitions, displays and other creative initiatives across the College.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a creative learning environment and support students as they explore, design and develop their ideas.

ABOUT YOU

In addition to being able to undertake the Primary Purpose and Key Responsibilities outlined in the position description, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate sound responses to the following selection criteria:

Essential

• A reliable, flexible and self-directed approach to work.

• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.

• Sound written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Basic computer literacy and the ability to undertake administrative tasks.

• An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, including safe work practices.

• Ability to identify potential risks, use initiative and respond appropriately to practical challenges.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Desirable

• Experience working in a school or educational environment.

• Relevant professional experience or networks that support Arts or Product Design programs.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All employees are subject to appropriate employment and compliance checks prior to and during employment.

This position requires:

• Current Employee Working with Children Check.

• Current Police Check.

Applications close: 9am Monday 9 November

• Applications may be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the advertising period. The College reserves the right to close applications early.

Sacred Heart College actively promotes and highly values the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children