Diverse Learning Officer - St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

Catholic Education Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options

12.75% employer superannuation

Long service leave after 7 years

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic College, Woree, Cairns invites applications for a Diverse Learning Officer. This role provides pastoral and learning support to students, assisting teachers and students across the school environment.

First Nations applicants are encouraged to apply. Under the direction of teaching staff, you will support student engagement, wellbeing, and learning needs, including those with English as an additional language, mobility challenges, and diverse cognitive or sensory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Working with Children Blue Card and be supportive of Catholic Education ethos.
• Experience providing pastoral and learning support in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Work in classrooms with teachers providing support for students.
• Assist students to engage in learning and assessment as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and well-being of students.
• Support students with diverse needs including cognitive, sensory, and physical needs.

Skills

Pastoral support

Diverse learners

Teacher collaboration

Education

Working with Children Blue Card

Job description

Commencement Dates : 23 January 2027

Employment Type:Term Time - Permanent (31 hours)

Salary Range: School Officer Level 3- $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Monday 2 November 2026

St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education for the families of this exciting and dynamic region. Inspired by Mother Mary, our College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of “family” are fundamental to who we are. The College has a strong academic focus. We offer a stimulating academic and vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest in sport, the arts, mission, and leadership. St Mary’s offers a broad technology rich curriculum delivered by quality and dedicated teachers. Committed and dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide students with the supportive and caring environment essential for their spiritual, academic, social, and physical development.

About the Role

As a Diverse Learning Officer, you will provide vital pastoral and learning support to students while assisting teachers and students throughout the school learning environment. We actively encourage First Nations applicants to join our community.

Under the direction of teaching staff, the Diverse Learning Officer will:

• Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Work in classrooms with teachers providing support for students.
• Assist students to engage in learning and assessment as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and well-being of students at the College.
• Support students with a variety of diverse needs including specific cognitive, sensory, and physical needs as well as students for whom English is an additional language.
• Support mobility impaired students.
• Assist the coordination and promotion of cultural education events, activities and programs within the College community.
• Operate audio-visual aids, duplicating, issuing learning materials and clerical duties.
• Be part of a team of educators committed to excellence.

For further information about this role, please download the Position DescriptionASOC Position Description - Diverse Learning Officer - Level 3.pdf

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fitness Passport memberships available
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Enquiries

Trisha Stroud - Human Resources Officer
P: 07 4044 4224
E: [e-mail]

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.