School Officer (Learning Support), Good Counsel College, Innisfail

Catholic Education Cairns; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

12.75% employer superannuation

Job summary

Good Counsel College in Innisfail is seeking a School Officer (Learning Support) to join the Diverse Learning Team. The role supports individual students and small groups, helping them stay engaged, develop wellbeing and social skills, and assisting teachers with learning materials.

A Certificate III in Education Support or higher is desirable, with experience in inclusive education preferred. A Working with Children Blue Card is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Education Support or higher is desirable.
• Experience in inclusive education is highly regarded.
• Working with Children Blue Card is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide one–to–one or small group student support.
• Assist students to remain engaged and on task in learning activities.
• Support student wellbeing, independence and social development.
• Assist teachers with preparation of learning materials and classroom activities.
• Attend excursions and activities as required.
• Support the Catholic ethos and values of the College.

Skills

Inclusive education

One-to-one support

Small group support

Education

Certificate III in Education Support

Job description

School Officer (Learning Support), Innisfail

Commencement Date: 18 January 2027

Employment Type: Term-Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 32.92 hours per week)

Salary Range:School Officer Level 3 $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications:5pm Friday, 23 October 2026

Good Counsel College, Innisfail

Good Counsel College is a small, but growing, Catholic co-educational secondary school with a strong sense of community and pride that offers a quality and holistic educational experience for students in Years 7-12. It operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns and enjoys collaborative partnerships with Catholic Primary schools in Tully, South Johnstone, Silkwood, Innisfail and Babinda whilst also welcoming students from state and other schools who are seeking a Catholic education for their children and who share our values.

The College strives to provide a quality education for the whole person in a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow, emotionally, spiritually, academically and physically.

About the Role

Good Counsel College is seeking a School Officer (Learning Support) to join their Diverse Learning Team. A Certificate III in Education Support or higher is desirable, and experience in inclusive education is highly regarded.

In this role, the School Officer (Learning Support) will work under the direction of the Diverse Learning Leader to provide efficient, high-quality support tailored to meet the unique learning needs of individual students, and assist teachers in fostering an inclusive learning environment.

The chosen candidate will be required to:

• Provide one–to-one or small group student support
• Assist students to remain engaged and on task in learning activities
• Support student wellbeing, independence and social development
• Assist teachers with the preparation of learning materials and classroom activities
• Attend excursions and activities as required
• Support the Catholic ethos and values of the College

For further information about this role, please download the Position DescriptionSchool Learning Officer Position Description - Level 3.pdf

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximize your salary
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave - upon completion of 1-year of continuous service
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Enquiries

Mr Paul Melloy, Principal
P: 07 4063 5300
E: [e-mail]

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.