Food & Textile Assistant- St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation

Leave loading

Salary packaging

Long service leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic College in Cairns, QLD, invites applications for a Food and Textile Assistant. Working under supervision of classroom teachers, you will provide support services in the Food and Textile department for term-time, permanent roles on a 25-hour week schedule.

The position offers salary in Administration Officer Level 3 range, with 12.75% superannuation, excellent leave entitlements, and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support services in the Food and Textile department under supervision of classroom teachers.
• Assist with classroom preparation and materials for Food and Textile lessons.

Job description

Commencement Date: Monday, 25 January 2027

Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent, 25 hours per week

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

Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Monday 19 October 2026

St Mary's Catholic College

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's Catholic College opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education. The College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of community are fundamental to who we are. The College offers both a strong academic and stimulating vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest. Our committed and dedicated staff work in partnership with parents to provide students with the balance of supportive environment and challenging learning. Essential for young people to grow holistically and step forward to make a difference in the world.

About The Role

The Food and Textile Assistant works under general supervision of the classroom teacher/s to provide support services in the department.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description ASOC Food & Textile Assistant Position Description - Level 3.pdf

Work Requirements

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

What we offer

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 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
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Enquires

Trisha Stroud, HR Officer
P: 4044 4224
E: [e-mail]

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

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Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.