School Officer - Emerging Leaders Coordinator

Townsville Catholic Education; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Cross Catholic College in Townsville, QLD, seeks a School Officer - Emerging Leaders Coordinator for a term-time, fixed-term role. The position is 14 hours per week (4 days) starting 18 January 2027 and concluding 3 December 2027.

The main focus is to work with teachers to support First Nation students’ learning and development, coordinate the Emerging Leaders Project, and provide confidential administration support under the guidance of the College Principal and project officers.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and support First Nation students' learning and development.
• Provide coordination and administration support to the Emerging Leaders Project.
• Operate with discretion and confidentiality in a college environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with advice, practical support and guidance to students.
• Coordinate administration for the Emerging Leaders Project.
• Maintain confidentiality and prioritise workload in a college setting.

Job description

Job No: TCE5183

Commencement Date: 18 January 2027

Location: Southern Cross Catholic College - Townsville QLD

Salary Range: $36.98 to $38.14 per hour pending experience

Join our team as a School Officer - Emerging Leaders Coordinator at Southern Cross Catholic College!

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated School Officer- Emerging Leaders Coordinator to work in a Term time, fixed term capacity completing 14 hours per week (4 days per week).
The position commences on 18 January 2027 and will conclude on 3 December 2027.

The primary purpose of the School Officer - Emerging Leaders is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist First Nation students with learning and development. This role also provides quality, timely and efficient coordination and administration support to the Emerging Leaders Project. The School Officer - Emerging Leaders works under the guidance of the College Principal, Emerging Leaders Project Officer and First Nation Education Advisers to provide assistance to First Nation students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs. The role holder will be required to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality in the performance of all duties and the ability to prioritise the work demands of the college and the Emerging Leaders Project.

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. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work.