School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Primary)

Townsville Catholic Education; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote area benefits

Annual Leave 17.5% leave loading

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Parental leave 14 weeks

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education invites applications for a School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Primary) at Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers QLD. The fixed-term position runs for 30 hours per week during term time, starting 18 January 2027 and ending 3 December 2027, with duties in classroom support, student goal assistance, and a welcoming inclusive learning environment.

Dedicated to Catholic values, the role emphasises student safety, wellbeing, and collaboration with teachers

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary students in classroom settings (preferred).
• Patience, empathy, and ability to build connections with learners.
• Commitment to Catholic values and school mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support in the classroom to help students with individual learning goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and give constructive feedback.
• Contribute to an inclusive and engaging learning environment, prioritising student safety and wellbeing.

Job description

Contract

1d ago , from Diocese of Townsville Catholic Education

Location: Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers QLD

Salary Range: $34.17 - $35.62 per hour pending experience

Join our team as a School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Primary) at Columba Catholic College, ChartersTowers!

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated School Officer- Assisting Student Learning (Primary) to work in a fixed term, term-time capacity. This role is for a fixed period commencing 18th January 2027 and concluding 3rd December 2027 for 30 hours 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.

Steeped in gold rush history and set amid the rolling savannah of North Queensland, Charters Towers combines the charm of a historic outback town with the convenience of a thriving regional hub. With its grand heritage buildings, strong sense of community, and easy access to outdoor adventures, it offers a lifestyle that blends country warmth with modern comforts. For those seeking a welcoming place to live and work, Charters Towers delivers a unique mix of character, connection, and opportunity.

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:

• Access to remote area benefits
• 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