School Learning Officer - St Monica'S College, Cairns

Catholic Education Dioceses Of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% employer superannuation

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

Job summary

St Monica's College, Cairns is seeking a School Learning Officer on a term-time, permanent basis, commencing 23 January 2027. The role requires a Working with Children Blue Card and may prefer Certificate IV in Education Support. Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent are considered relevant.

The position involves applying knowledge with depth in education support tasks. Applications close 11 November 2026 and review may occur as applications arrive.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent relevant to the position.
• Some roles and tasks in a variety of contexts with a degree of complexity.
• Knowledge and experience aligned with education support tasks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge with depth in key areas and a broad range of skills.
• Perform duties within routines, methods and procedures with some discretion.
• Refer to the Position Description for full responsibilities.

Skills

Working with Children Blue Card

Education

Certificate level qualification

Certificate IV in Education Support (advantageous)

Job description

Commencement Date: 23 January 2027

Employment Type: Term-Time, Permanent Position | 30.09 hours per week

Hourly Rate: SOF Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 6.00pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026 (unless filled prior)

Please note, applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

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 School Learning Officer in this position is required to demonstrate competency involving the application of knowledge with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills. There is a range of roles and tasks in a variety of contexts, where there is some complexity in the extent and choice of actions required. Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent qualifications relevant to the position may be required or such knowledge, qualifications and experience that are deemed by the employer as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position.

Competencies are within routines, methods and procedures. Some discretion and judgement are involved in selection of equipment, work organisation, services, actions and achieving outcomes within time constraints.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description: School Learning Officer 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

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 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

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.