Diverse Learning Officer: Student Support

Catholic Education - Diocese of 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 memberships

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 region, invites applications for a Diverse Learning Officer. The role supports pastoral care and learning, assisting teachers and students across the school environment.

First Nations applicants are encouraged to apply and the College emphasises faith, family and academic opportunities within a technology-rich curriculum. Commencement is 23 January 2027; closing date is 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Blue Card is required.
• Fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.

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 at the College.
• Support students with a variety of diverse needs including cognitive, sensory and physical needs and those 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.

Job description

St Mary’s Catholic College, Woree, Cairns region, invites applications for a Diverse Learning Officer. The role supports pastoral care and learning, assisting teachers and students across the school environment.

First Nations applicants are encouraged to apply and the College emphasises faith, family and academic opportunities within a technology-rich curriculum. Commencement is 23 January 2027; closing date is 2 November 2026.