Learning Support Officer

St Columba'S College Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

St Columba’s College Ltd in Essendon, Melbourne, invites applications for a Learning Support Officer to join our Learning Diversity team. This fixed-term, part-time role is 18 hours per week (3 days, 8:30am–3:30pm) for 2027, supporting Years 7–12 in an inclusive Catholic learning environment.

You will collaborate with teachers to provide in-class assistance, small-group support and personalised learning adjustments, and help implement Personalised Learning Plans and evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Able to follow teacher direction while working proactively and independently.
• Experience in learning support, youth work, education support or similar fields (desirable).
• Certificate III or IV in Education Support (advantageous but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers to support students with diverse learning needs across Years 7–12.
• Provide in-class assistance, small-group support and individualised learning adjustments.
• Assist with the implementation of Personalised Learning Plans and evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Diversity learning support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence & initiative

Education

Certificate III/IV in Education Support

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

St Columba’s College Ltd is a Catholic secondary girls’ school located in Essendon under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.

St Columba’s College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Officer (LSO) to join our Learning Diversity team. This role plays a vital part in supporting our students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally within an inclusive Catholic learning environment. This is a fixed term (with the possibility of ongoing) part time position for 2027 working three days a week from 8:30am to 3:30pm (for a total of 18 hours a week).

As a Learning Support Officer you will:

• Work collaboratively with teachers to support students with diverse learning needs across Years 7–12.
• Provide in-class assistance, small-group support and individualised learning adjustments.
• Assist with the implementation of Personalised Learning Plans and evidence-based interventions.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine commitment to supporting young people with diverse learning needs
• Strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Able to follow teacher direction while working proactively and independently
• Experience in learning support, youth work, education support or similar fields (desirable)
• Certificate III or IV in Education Support (advantageous but not essential)

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a welcoming, values-driven school where staff feel supported and connected
• Access development opportunities, and the chance to build your career
• Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and care for the school community
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Plan that honours our community and supports our staff

Applications close 4:00pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

Mary Aikenhead Ministries schools are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.