Pathways Assistant - Work Experience - Shalom College

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Queensland; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12.75%

Long service leave

Health discounts

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Modern facilities

Job summary

Shalom College, Bundaberg (Year 7–12) is seeking a Pathways Assistant - Work Experience to coordinate student placements and support career exploration. The role is term-time continuing, commencing 18 January 2027, with two holiday-site visit requirements and a focus on maintaining safe, positive workplace learning experiences.

The successful candidate will coordinate processes, liaise with employers and families, ensure compliance, and demonstrate attention to detail, confidentiality, teamwork,

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines while collaborating with others.
• Flexible with changing priorities and maintain a positive, solution-focused outlook.
• High level of initiative and process thinking for continuous improvement of processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to produce a range of documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student work experience placements and foster partnerships with employers, families and industry.
• Manage placement processes, compliance and documentation to ensure safe workplace learning experiences.
• Conduct site visits during school holidays as required; manage leave during term breaks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Certificate level

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Pathways Assistant - Work Experience

Commencement Date: 18th January 2027

Employment Status: Term-time continuing

Hours per week: 32.5 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $37.01 to $38.17 (pending experience) + 12.75% superannuation

Applications Close: Wednesday, 25 November 2026

About Us

With a vibrant working environment, Shalom College, Bundaberg (Year 7 – Year 12) provides excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers and staff in both their vocation of working in a school and other aspects of their lives.

Your Role

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic persons for the role of Pathways Assistant - Work Experience. This is a term-time continuing position, for commencement on 18th January 2027.

The Pathways Assistant - Work Experience plays a key role in coordinating student work experience placements, fostering strong partnerships with employers, families and industry to support career exploration and future pathways. Working collaboratively with students, families, employers and school staff, this position manages placement processes, compliance and documentation requirements to ensure safe, positive and successful workplace learning experiences.

The position requires the successful applicant to work two weeks of each school holiday period to conduct site visits. In lieu of taking leave during these breaks, leave will be taken during the first two weeks of each school term.

Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and work collaboratively with others to meet timelines
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities, whilst maintaining a positive solution-focused outlook
• High level of initiative and process thinking to ensure continuous improvement of processes
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office to produce a range of documents
• A commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school

For more information, please view the Position Description.

In this role you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students, supporting their growth and development in a supportive and nurturing environment.

About You

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about education and working with students.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• a genuine interest in supporting the learning and development of students
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
• the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
• genuine care for the wellbeing of students
• adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting
• Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role would be highly regarded

Experience in a similar role or working with children is desirable but not essential. We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 4 - $37.01 to $38.17 (pending experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Gail Norris, Deputy Principal, Shalom College, Bundaberg on 07 4155 8111.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [e-mail]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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