Learning Support Officer

Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart School - Merbein; Merbein; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School - Merbein is seeking a Learning Support Officer for Term Four, 2026, commencing 5 October 2026, with possible extension into 2027. This role supports students with additional learning and behavioural needs and collaborates with classroom teachers to maintain consistent practice within a Catholic setting.

The successful applicant will demonstrate empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to our school's Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• A calm, compassionate and empathetic approach when working with students.
• The ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure consistency of practice and support.
• A willingness to embrace and contribute to the Catholic ethos, identity and values of our school.
• A commitment to working as part of a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team.
• A willingness to participate in professional learning and development to enhance existing skills and knowledge.
• A current Working with Children Check and any relevant certifications.
• A genuine desire to contribute positively to a united and supportive school community.

Responsibilities

• Learning Support Officers work closely with students who have additional learning and behavioural needs, providing academic support while promoting the development of the whole child.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Collaboration with teachers

Commitment to Catholic ethos

Team player

Willingness for professional learning

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 10 September 2026

Learning Support Officer

LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER – TERM FOUR, 2026

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Schoolis a Child Safe Catholic School seeking a suitably qualified and enthusiastic applicant for the position ofLearning Support Officerfor Term Four, 2026 commencing5th October 2026, with the possibility of a contract extension in 2027 year.

Our school is committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative and team-focused environment for both staff and students. Learning Support Officers work closely with students who have additional learning and behavioural needs, providing academic support while promoting the development of the whole child.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A calm, compassionate and empathetic approach when working with students.
• The ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure consistency of practice and support.
• A willingness to embrace and contribute to the Catholic ethos, identity and values of our school.
• A commitment to working as part of a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team.
• A willingness to participate in professional learning and development to enhance existing skills and knowledge.
• A current Working with Children Check and any relevant certifications.
• A genuine desire to contribute positively to a united and supportive school community.

Previous experience working with children with additional learning and behavioural needs isnot essential but will be considered an advantage.

Salary and employment conditionsare in accordance with theVictorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement (VCEMEA).

We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to supporting students to achieve their academic, social and emotional potential and who would value the opportunity to contribute to our school community.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

154 Students
12 TeachingStaff
12 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School and parish Church are situated on two acres of land in Box Street Merbein. Merbein is eleven kilometres west of Mildura on the banks of the Murray River.