Education Facilitator / Teacher Aide Position

Alta-1 College; Nambour; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva College on the Sunshine Coast seeks an Education Facilitator to support teachers and deliver recovery-focused education for at-risk students. The role involves assisting with curriculum delivery, small-group support, and promoting wellbeing in line with Alta-1 values.

Candidates with Cert IV in Youth Work or Chaplaincy/Education Support, Blue Card, and a current National Criminal History Check are encouraged to apply; a driver license is required and full-time hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Essential: Cert IV in Youth Work or Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care or Education Support/Teacher Assistant qualification (or higher)
• Blue Card holder or ability to obtain one
• Willingness to undertake National Criminal History Check
• Holder of a valid driver license
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to student wellbeing and safety

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivery of educational programs under direction
• Provide day-to-day support for individual students and small groups
• Care for students’ wellbeing in line with Alta-1 values and protocols
• Supervise and engage students in small groups and one-to-one contexts
• Participate in extra-curricular and campus activities

Education

Cert IV in Youth Work / Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care / Education Support/Teacher Assistant

Job description

Education Facilitator / Teacher Aide Positions

About Aviva (formerly known as Alta-1 College QLD)

Aviva College is a relational learning community for young people whose education has become interrupted, complex or uncertain. Our purpose is to journey alongside young people, creating places of belonging and safety, where every student’s inherent worth is affirmed, their growth is nurtured, and they are supported to discover a future filled with purpose and possibility. At Aviva, our learning communities bring together education, personal growth, recovery and community, creating spaces where young people can belong, engage with learning and take meaningful steps forward. The values of the College move from our understandings of the inherent worth of every young person to assisting their establishment as people of purpose and contribution.

As a Christian organisation faith is central to who we are. The College has a well-developed Christian Identity Framework that positively informs the work of the College. For more information see www.avivacollege.com.au

The work of Aviva College is a justice seeking and life transforming work. We desire to exist as a community of hope.

Child Safe Statement

Aviva College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people.

See www.avivacollege.com.au for our Statement of Commitment to Student Safety and Wellbeing.

The Opportunity

Aviva College is currently growing in response to the increasing need for quality education alternatives for young people who are at‑risk of educational disengagement and negative life outcomes. This season of growth is both exciting and challenging and staff joining the college will need to carry a genuine heart for at‑risk young people, a willingness to work closely with others in team and a capacity to navigate change flexibly. While there are dynamic elements to our current season the college operates from a strong base of a decade of operation and has a consistent, passionate and community‑minded staff team.

Education Facilitators at Aviva College are essential to the effective delivery of a recovery focused education to enrolled students. Education Facilitator roles are dynamic and rewarding roles. No day is ever the same, yet at the same time there are overarching structures that knit everything together. Individuals with teacher aide, youth work and chaplaincy qualifications and experience may be well suited to the role and are encouraged to apply.

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

The Education Facilitator assists teachers in the delivery of educational programs and provides day-to-day support for individual students and small groups. They:

• Support the implementation of curriculum and recovery programs under teacher direction
• Provide administrative and classroom support to assist teaching staff
• Care for students’ wellbeing in line with Alta-1 values and protocols
• Supervise and engage students in small groups and one-to-one contexts
• Participate in extra-curricular and campus activities

The role requires professionalism, effective communication, and a commitment to building positive, supportive relationships with young people.

Role Selection Criteria

Essential (applicable to all college staff):

• Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct
• Passionate about supporting at‑risk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change
• Demonstrated capacity to support teachers in delivering curriculum and programs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage students positively
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures
• Experience with and commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and safety

Highly desirable:

• Knowledge of trauma‑informed, inclusive education practices
• Previous experience working with at‑risk and educationally disengaged young people

Required Qualifications:

• Cert IV in Youth Work or in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care or Education Support/Teacher Assistant qualification (or higher)
• The holder of a Blue Card (or have the ability to obtain one)
• Willingness to undertake National Criminal History Check
• Holder of a valid driver license

Applications are due no later than 9:00am Monday 9th November, 2026

N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above.

Privacy Notice

In applying for this position, you will be providing Aviva College QLD with personal information. We can be contacted by phone at (07) 5301 8***, or by email at *****@avivacollege.com.au

If you would like a copy of the Employment Collection Notice or Privacy Policy, please email: *****@avivacollege.com.au.

Aviva College

Education Facilitator / Teacher Aide

Full-time Positions

Commencement Term 1, 2027

Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland

About Aviva (formerly known as Alta-1 College QLD)

Aviva College is a relational learning community for young people whose education has become interrupted, complex or uncertain. Our purpose is to journey alongside young people, creating places of belonging and safety, where every student’s inherent worth is affirmed, their growth is nurtured, and they are supported to discover a future filled with purpose and possibility. At Aviva, our learning communities bring together education, personal growth, recovery and community, creating spaces where young people can belong, engage with learning and take meaningful steps forward. The values of the College move from our understandings of the inherent worth of every young person to assisting their establishment as people of purpose and contribution.

As a Christian organisation faith is central to who we are. The College has a well-developed Christian Identity Framework that positively informs the work of the College. For more information see www.avivacollege.com.au

The work of Aviva College is a justice seeking and life transforming work. We desire to exist as a community of hope.

Child Safe Statement

Aviva College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people.

See www.avivacollege.com.au for our Statement of Commitment to Student Safety and Wellbeing.

The Opportunity

Aviva College is currently growing in response to the increasing need for quality education alternatives for young people who are at‑risk of educational disengagement and negative life outcomes. This season of growth is both exciting and challenging and staff joining the college will need to carry a genuine heart for at‑risk young people, a willingness to work closely with others in team and a capacity to navigate change flexibly. While there are dynamic elements to our current season the college operates from a strong base of a decade of operation and has a consistent, passionate and community‑minded staff team.

Education Facilitators at Aviva College are essential to the effective delivery of a recovery focused education to enrolled students. Education Facilitator roles are dynamic and rewarding roles. No day is ever the same, yet at the same time there are overarching structures that knit everything together. Individuals with teacher aide, youth work and chaplaincy qualifications and experience may be well suited to the role and are encouraged to apply.

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

The Education Facilitator assists teachers in the delivery of educational programs and provides day-to-day support for individual students and small groups. They:

• Support the implementation of curriculum and recovery programs under teacher direction
• Provide administrative and classroom support to assist teaching staff
• Care for students’ wellbeing in line with Alta-1 values and protocols
• Supervise and engage students in small groups and one-to-one contexts
• Participate in extra-curricular and campus activities

The role requires professionalism, effective communication, and a commitment to building positive, supportive relationships with young people.

Role Selection Criteria

Essential (applicable to all college staff):

• Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct
• Passionate about supporting at‑risk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change

Essential (role specific):

• Demonstrated capacity to support teachers in delivering curriculum and programs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage students positively
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures
• Experience with and commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, and safety

Highly desirable:

• Knowledge of trauma‑informed, inclusive education practices
• Previous experience working with at‑risk and educationally disengaged young people

Required Qualifications:

• Cert IV in Youth Work or in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care or Education Support/Teacher Assistant qualification (or higher)
• The holder of a Blue Card (or have the ability to obtain one)
• Willingness to undertake National Criminal History Check
• Holder of a valid driver license

Applications are due no later than 9:00am Monday 9th November, 2026

N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above.

Privacy Notice

In applying for this position, you will be providing Aviva College QLD with personal information. We can be contacted by phone at (07) 5301 8***, or by email at *****@avivacollege.com.au

If you would like a copy of the Employment Collection Notice or Privacy Policy, please email: *****@avivacollege.com.au.