Learning Support Officer

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St Macartan's Primary School in Melbourne's Catholic Education network seeks a Learning Support Officer (part-time) to commence in October 2026, for Term 4 2026. The role supports students who need additional help so they can participate in the School’s classes, activities, and events, including excursions.

This is a part-time equivalent role with variability in hours across three to five days. Applicants may include pre-service teachers and holders of a Certificate IV in Education Support or

Qualifications

• Apply in writing with three referees' names and mobile numbers.
• Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Relevant qualifications in education support in a primary school.
• Ability to build and maintain nurturing relationships with students, teachers, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality and work in a team.
• Have a current WWCC.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and task variety.

Responsibilities

• Support students who need additional help to participate in classes, activities and events, including excursions.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

Pre-service teacher

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

St Macartan's seeks part time, fixed term applicants for positions available in term 4, 2026, to support primary school funded NCCD students. Hours and responsibilities vary according to the needs of the school.

Pre-service teachers currently enrolled in an education course at university encouraged to apply.

Applicants may also hold a Certificate IV in Education Support or equivalent.

• apply in writing and include the names and mobile number details of three referees.
• demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education
• have relevant qualifications in education support within a primary school setting
• be able to build and maintain professional and appropriate nurturing relationships with students, teachers, parents and colleagues
• be able to maintain confidentiality and work in a team
• have a current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• demonstrate initiative, be flexible and competent to carry out a variety of tasks

LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER

Commencing October 2026

7 October 2026

St Macartan's Primary School is committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of all children.

The Learning Support Officer supports students who need additional help so they can participate in the School’s classes, activities, and events, including excursions.

This is a part-time equivalent role over three to five days for Term 4, 2026.