School Officer (Classroom Support - Industrial Technologies)
Brisbane Catholic Education Office
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Job summary
Trinity College, Beenleigh, under the Brisbane Catholic Education Office, is seeking a skilled School Officer Classroom Support for its Industrial Technologies program. You will help students flourish in practical learning, assist with fabrication using wood or metal tools, and maintain a safe, organised workshop environment.
The role requires experience in workshop settings, PPE supervision, and collaboration with teachers to deliver diverse teaching methods while supporting students with
Qualifications
- Trade or workshop experience in supporting woodwork, metalwork or similar practical learning environments.
- Experience in operating and directing students with industrial equipment.
- Certificate III in Education Support and knowledge of safety in workshop environments.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, organise and maintain workshop resources, materials and equipment.
- Keep workshop spaces clean, organised and safe with visible SOPs and safe storage.
- Ensure PPE usage by students and assist with proper fitting and safety practices.
- Set up and disassemble practical lessons and ensure materials/tools are ready for use.
- Collaborate with the Industrial Technologies Teacher to promote safe workshop operations.
- Assist teachers during practical lessons and demonstrate safe use of tools.
- Assess student progress and provide targeted intervention to support learning outcomes.
- Develop varied teaching methods and assessments to accommodate diverse learners.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Logan Village QLD
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
Trinity College, Beenleigh is seeking a skilled and dedicated School Officer Classroom support in our Industrial Technologies program, helping students thrive in practical learning, assisting with the fabrication of objects in wood or metal using a variety of hand, power, or machine tools. As the School Officer - Industrial Technologies you will assist students using trade skills to support safe workshop learning, guide practical tasks, maintain organised spaces and enhance Industrial Technologies lessons.
- Location: Trinity College, BEENLEIGH
- Start date: Beginning of Term 4
- Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98/hr + 12.75% Super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Continuing (School Holidays Unpaid)
- Contact: (07) 3442 5*** | **********@bne.catholic.edu.au
Trinity College is a co-educational Catholic College with an enrolment of over 960 students from Years 7 -12. The College is administered by the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane through the Brisbane Catholic Education Office and is a member of Marist Schools of Australia.
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
Trinity College, Beenleigh is seeking a skilled and dedicated School Officer Classroom support in our Industrial Technologies program, helping students thrive in practical learning, assisting with the fabrication of objects in wood or metal using a variety of hand, power, or machine tools. As the School Officer - Industrial Technologies you will assist students using trade skills to support safe workshop learning, guide practical tasks, maintain organised spaces and enhance Industrial Technologies lessons.
- Location: Trinity College, BEENLEIGH
- Start date: Beginning of Term 4
- Work hours: 30.00 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98/hr + 12.75% Super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Continuing (School Holidays Unpaid)
- Ad close date: 11th October 2026
- Contact: (07) 3442 5*** | **********@bne.catholic.edu.au
Trinity College is a co-educational Catholic College with an enrolment of over 960 students from Years 7 -12. The College is administered by the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane through the Brisbane Catholic Education Office and is a member of Marist Schools of Australia.
We are committed to making Jesus known and loved in the Marist tradition and our vision is to provide a caring, contemporary, learning environment which nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural and physical potential of the young people in our care. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Preparing, organising and maintaining resources, materials, and equipment for practical classes and demonstrations.
- Ensuring workshop spaces are clean, organised, and safe at all times, including visible Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), general housekeeping and storage.
- Ensuring correct and consistent use of PPE by checking that students are wearing required safety equipment (such as goggles, hearing protection, gloves, and aprons), assisting them with proper fitting and adjustment, and reinforcing safe practices during all practical activities.
- Setting up and disassembling practical lessons, ensuring all materials, tools, and machinery are ready for student use and returned safely afterwards.
- Working in collaboration with the Industrial Technologies Teacher to implement and promote best practices for efficient and safe workshop operations.
- Supporting teachers during practical lessons, including demonstrating safe use of tools and equipment under supervision.
- Assessing and monitoring the progress of students and identify learning areas to provide evidence-based intervention strategies for students requiring additional learning scaffolding, including students with learning disabilities
- Assisting in the development of varying teaching methods, materials, and assessments to cater to the diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom
- Assist students using trade skills to support safe workshop learning, guide practical tasks, maintain organised spaces and enhance Industrial Technologies lessons
- Gathering insights into students' individual needs and develop appropriate strategies to improve student learning outcomes
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Trade or workshop experience supporting woodwork, metalwork or similar practical learning environments
- Previous practical experience in operating and directing students with industrial equipment
- Experience assessing and monitoring student progress to identify areas for targeted intervention
- Exposure to creating diverse teaching methods and assessments to accommodate various learning styles
- Skilled in developing strategies to enhance student learning outcomes based on individual needs
- Confidence in using tools and machinery safely in a school workshop setting
- Ability to guide students through hands-on tasks with patience and clear instruction
- Strong organisational skills to maintain a safe, tidy, and well prepared workshop spaces
- Experience in collaborating with specialists to address student needs
- Knowledge about the specific needs for First Nations and international students including cultural considerations
- Certificate III in Education Support
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane 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 persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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