Part-Time Primary Student Learning Assistant (3 Days/Wk)

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% employer super

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Long service leave after 7 years

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport Membership

Job summary

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter, seeks a part-time Primary School Learning Assistant for 3 days a week (Wed, Thu, Fri) to support the primary team from Term 1, 2027. Commencement Monday 25 January 2026. 18-20 hours per week with salary of $34.17–$35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% super.

No experience required; working with children blue card mandatory; position closes 25 November 2026. The college emphasises Catholic ethos and safe-organisation commitments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers to deliver learning programs in small groups or 1:1 settings to maximise educational outcomes.

Job description

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter, seeks a part-time Primary School Learning Assistant for 3 days a week (Wed, Thu, Fri) to support the primary team from Term 1, 2027. Commencement Monday 25 January 2026. 18-20 hours per week with salary of $34.17–$35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% super.

No experience required; working with children blue card mandatory; position closes 25 November 2026. The college emphasises Catholic ethos and safe-organisation commitments.