School Officer - Assisting Student Learning

Townsville Catholic Education; Collinsville; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 17.5% leave loading

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 Weeks parental leave

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education invites applications for two School Officers - Assisting Student Learning at St John Bosco Catholic School, Collinsville. The roles are fixed-term, term-time, 20 to 27.5 hours per week, commencing 18 January 2027 and concluding 3 December 2027.

Salary ranges from $32.50 to $33.20 per hour, pending experience. Responsibilities include hands-on classroom support, helping students achieve learning goals, and collaborating with teachers to monitor progress and provide

Qualifications

• Two School Officer positions available.
• Fixed Term, Term Time contract.
• 20 to 27.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on classroom support to students and assist with individual learning goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor progress and provide feedback to help learners thrive.
• Support a safe, inclusive environment aligned with Catholic values.

Job description

Salary Range: $32.50 to $33.20 per hour pending experience

Join our team as a School Officer - Assisting Student Learning at St John Bosco Catholic School, Collinsville.

We’re looking for two passionate and dedicated School Officers - Assisting Student Learning for a Fixed Term, Term Time capacity completing 20 to 27.50 hours per week (negotiable). These roles commence on 18 January 2027 and concludes on 3 December 2027. In this role, you’ll nurture curiosity and a love of learning by providing hands‑on support in the classroom, assisting students with their individual learning goals, and helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. With patience, empathy, and understanding, you’ll build strong connections with students - supporting their confidence and wellbeing as they learn and grow. You’ll work closely with teachers to monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and provide meaningful feedback that encourages each learner to thrive.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

Tucked among the rolling hills of the Whitsunday hinterland, Collinsville is a proud mining town with a strong community spirit and a relaxed country lifestyle. Known for its friendly locals and rich history, it offers a welcoming place to call home while still being within easy reach of the Whitsunday coast. Whether you’re exploring nearby national parks, enjoying weekends by the water, or becoming part of a close-knit community that looks out for one another, Collinsville is a down-to-earth and 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.

For more information, please review the full position description.

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 packaging options
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender