School Officer - ASL (First Nations Education)

Townsville Catholic Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave with 17.5% loading

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a part-time, term-time School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (First Nations Education) at Southern Cross Catholic College, Townsville. The role delivers hands-on classroom support, fosters inclusive learning and supports First Nations students' academic growth and wellbeing.

The position is 12 hours per week (4 days), fixed-term from 18 January 2027 to 3 December 2027, with a pay rate of $32.50–$33.20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Blue Card required prior to commencement.
• Background checks and child safety compliance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on classroom support under supervision.
• Foster inclusive learning environments for students.
• Champion the academic growth, wellbeing, and cultural connection of First Nations students.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

School Officer - ASL (First Nations Education)

Contract

17h ago , from TOWNSVILLE CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Location: Southern Cross Catholic College - Townsville QLD

Salary Range: $32.50 to $33.20 per hour

is looking for a dedicated School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (First Nations Education) to join the team on a part-time, term time basis completing 12 hours per week (4 days a week).This is a fixed term, term time position commencing18 January 2027 and concludes on3 December 2027.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside teachers to deliver hands‑on classroom support, foster inclusive learning environments, and champion the academic growth, wellbeing, and cultural connection of our First Nations students.

Guided by our Catholic values, you will play a key role in building a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed. If you bring strong communication skills, empathy, and a drive to make a real difference in our school community, we would love to hear from you.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm‑lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors‑focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packagingoptions
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leaveavailable to the primary carer, regardless of gender