School Learning Officer - St Joseph's School, Atherton

Catholic Education Cairns; Atherton; Hybrid; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation contributions

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Joseph's School Atherton is seeking applicants to join our casual employment pool to be called upon as required to cover periods of leave and provide student support. The position is term-time, fixed-term, 16 hours per week, with a salary range of $34.17–$35.62 gross per hour (SOF Level 3).

Applications close 5:00pm on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The school is a Catholic primary school in Atherton, Far North Queensland, offering a supportive community and opportunities to contribute to student

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist student learning, individually or in groups, under supervision of academic staff.
• Liaise between the school, student and family as needed.
• Assist teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs.
• Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Support students with physical needs as required.

Job description

School Learning Officers

St Joseph's School Atherton is seeking applicants to join our casual employment pool to be called upon as required to cover periods of leave and provide student support.
Contract Dates: 23 January 2027 - 21 January 2028
Employment Type: Term-Time, Fixed-Term | 16 hours per week
Salary Range: SOF Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour
Closing Date: 5.00pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026

St Joseph's School, Atherton

St Joseph’s School, Atherton, is a co-educational Catholic primary school located in the heart of the naturally beautiful and agriculturally rich Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland.

We recognise the importance of education as a crucial way for children to reach their potential, and we remain committed to providing our students with a well-balanced and relevant education and curriculum.

We offer a friendly and supportive environment with a unique sense of community, where parents, staff and students value and respect each other.

Meet the Principal: Rita Petersen

About the Role

St Joseph's School Atherton is seeking applicants to join our casual employment pool to be called upon as required to cover periods of leave and provide student support.

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

Assist student learning, either individually or in groups, where some discretion and judgement are involved in evaluating and assessing (under the supervision of an academic staff member(s)) the learning needs of students.

• Within routines, methods and procedures carry out liaison between the school, the student and the student’s family where some discretion and judgement are involved.
• Under direct and/or routine supervision, perform tasks of limited complexity, associated with classroom learning experiences, such as assisting teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs.
• Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Support students in relation to their physical needs where some discretion and judgement are involved.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description: ASOC School Learning Officer Position Description - Lvl 3.pdf

Work Requirements

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

What we offer

• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• 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
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

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
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Enquires

Rita Petersen
Principal

E: [e-mail]
P: 07 4095 9000