School Learning Officer - Sports Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

12.75% employer superannuation

Long service leave after 7 years

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Sports Assistant role at St Monica’s College, Cairns, is a term-time, permanent position offering 12 hours per week. The SOF Level 3 hourly rate ranges from $34.17 to $35.62 plus 12.75% employer superannuation.

Start date is 23 January 2027; applications close 6.00pm on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. Hold a Working with Children Blue Card and support Catholic Education ethos; a Certificate IV in Education Support is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.
• A Certificate IV in Education Support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sport and HPE Department teachers and staff as required.
• Maintain college sporting facilities, sport equipment and fields as directed.
• Work under supervision of Head of Sport, Joint Facilities Coordinator, HPE staff and College Leadership Team.

Skills

Working with Children Blue Card

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

Job description

School Learning Officer - Sports Assistant

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns - Cairns QLD

Employment Type: Term-Time, Permanent Position - 12 hours per week (hours and days to be negotiated with the successful applicant)

Hourly Rate:SOF Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour + 12.75% superannuation

Closing Date for Applications:6.00pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026

St Monica's College, Cairns

The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica’s College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.

About the Role

The Sports Assistant will assist the Sport and HPE Department teachers and staff as required. They work to ensure that the college sporting facilities including sport equipment and sport fields are maintained as directed by the Head of Sport, Joint Facilities Coordinator, HPE staff and the College Leadership Team. The Sports Assistant is a self-motivated team member who shows initiative and can complete designated tasks with limited supervision.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description:ASOC Sports Assistant Position Description.pdf

Start Date: 23 January 2027

Employment Type: Term-Time, Permanent Position - 12 hours per week (hours and days to be negotiated with the successful applicant)

Hourly Rate:SOF Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour + 12.75% superannuation

Closing Date for Applications:6.00pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026

St Monica's College, Cairns

The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica’s College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.

About the Role

The Sports Assistant will assist the Sport and HPE Department teachers and staff as required. They work to ensure that the college sporting facilities including sport equipment and sport fields are maintained as directed by the Head of Sport, Joint Facilities Coordinator, HPE staff and the College Leadership Team. The Sports Assistant is a self-motivated team member who shows initiative and can complete designated tasks with limited supervision.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description:ASOC Sports Assistant Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• A Certificate IV in Education Support is advantageous

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Enquiries

Principal
Mrs Leanne Webster
P: 07 4042 4***
E: *************@cns.catholic.edu.au

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