School Officer - Emerging Leaders Coordinator

Townsville Catholic Education Office; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 57,000; 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 Office is seeking a part-time School Officer - Emerging Leaders Coordinator to manage the Emerging Leaders program at Ryan Catholic College in Kirwan, QLD. The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, with duties in administration and program coordination.

You will drive PLAs, mentoring, information sessions, and First Nations homeroom/tutoring, supporting Indigenous students and collaborating with the Careers Advisor on transitions while upholding Catholic ethos and

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating school programs and admin tasks.
• Ability to support Indigenous students' academic and pastoral needs.
• Strong communication with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run day-to-day administration of the Emerging Leaders program.
• Drive initiatives like PLAs, student mentoring, information sessions, and First Nations homeroom and tutoring.
• Collaborate with Careers Advisor to support pathways and Transition Plans.
• Engage with First Nations Teacher, School Leadership, TCEO staff and families with professional judgement.
• Uphold Catholic ethos and Workplace Health and Safety obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Mentoring

Student support

Communication

Job description

Job No:TCE5113

Location:Ryan Catholic College

Job No : TCE5113

Commencement Date: 18th January 2027

Location: Ryan Catholic College - Kirwan QLD

Salary Range: $ 39.44 - $41.35 per hour pending experience + super

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated School Officer- Emerging Leaders Coordinator to work in a Permanent, Term-Term capacity completing 30 hours per week.

In this role, you will coordinate and run the day-to-day administration of the Emerging Leaders program, driving key initiatives like Personalised Leadership Agreements (PLAs), student mentoring, information sessions, and First Nations homeroom and tutoring classes. You will directly support the academic, pastoral, and mentoring needs of Indigenous students, collaborating closely with the Careers Advisor to foster positive post-school pathways and Transition Plans. Acting as a vital bridge within the College community, you will liaise with the First Nations Teacher, School Leadership, TCEO staff, and families using professional judgement and discretion. Crucially, you will champion the Catholic ethos and mission of Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) through active compliance with organisational policies, ongoing professional development, and an unwavering commitment to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and mandatory student protection obligations.

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.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. WithMagnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on itsdoorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets,and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestylethat 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 leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender