School Officer - Assisting Student Learning

Ryan Catholic College; Winton Shire; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education seeks a School Officer- Assisting Student Learning at St Patrick's Catholic School, Winton QLD. This permanent, term-time role provides 24 hours across four days per week to support student learning and wellbeing.

You will assist teachers in the classroom, help students achieve learning goals, and help create an inclusive, caring environment aligned with Catholic values in a regional outback town that offers a supportive community and opportunities to make a

Job description

Job No:TCE5186

Location:St Patrick's Catholic School, Winton QLD

Job No : TCE5186

Commencement Date: 18th January 2027

Location: St Patrick's Catholic School - Winton QLD

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

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated School Officer- Assisting Student Learning to work in a permanent, term-time capacity completing 24 hours across 4 days per week.

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.

In the heart of Queensland’s outback, Winton is a place of big skies, rich history, and unforgettable landscapes. Known as the birthplace of Waltzing Matilda and home to world‑class dinosaur fossil discoveries, it’s a town that blends a proud pioneering spirit with a warm, close‑knit community. Surrounded by red‑earth plains and just a short drive from the dramatic jump‑ups of the outback, Winton offers a true sense of adventure and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming regional community — a uniquely 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 leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender

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• Townsville Catholic Education must remain committed to promoting and protecting the rights, interests and wellbeing of children. Employees that work with children and young people will be required to hold a Working With Children Check - Blue Card prior to commencing employment. For more information please visit http://www.qld.gov.au/bluecard. *
• Please confirm any relevant qualifications. For example, Bachelor of Education, Certificate III Education Support, etc. You will be required to attach copies of any qualifications as evidence
• When are you available to commence?
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