Student Support Officer - St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

Catholic Education Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with leave loading

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation contributions

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Fitness passport memberships

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic College, Woree, part of Catholic Education Cairns, is seeking a Student Support Officer to manage the Student Support Room and support students who need extra help. The position reports to the Assistant Principal - Senior Secondary and works with Pastoral Leaders to keep staff informed of trends.

The role involves maintaining records, aiding in behavior management, and providing administrative support to the Pastoral Care Team within a Catholic education setting.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Blue Card is required.
• Fully supportive of Catholic Education ethos.
• Associate Diploma or Certificate in Youth/Social Work with related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Student Support Room and use evidence based strategies to help students learn.
• Liaise with Pastoral Leaders and Heads of Year and College Counsellors.
• Monitor electronic records and report trends to the Pastoral Team.
• Support staff to ensure appropriate behaviours and a calm learning environment.

Skills

Pastoral Team Liaison

Data handling

Behaviour support

Education

Associate Diploma level in Youth Work

Certificate level in Youth/Social Work

Job description

Contract Dates: Monday, 25 January 2027

Employment Type: Term time, Permanent

Salary Range: School Officer Level 5 - $39.44 - $41.36 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Monday 26 October 2026

St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education for the families. Inspired by St Mary, our Mother, the College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of community are fundamental to who we are. The College has a strong academic focus combined with offering a stimulating vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest across all areas. St Mary’s offers a broad technology rich curriculum delivered by quality and dedicated teachers. Committed and dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide students with the supportive and caring environment essential for their spiritual, academic, social, and physical development.

About the Role

The Student Support Officer (SSO) will manage the Student Support Room; a space where students are supported to use evidence based strategies to get ready to learn again. The SSO will manage data and communicate with key stakeholders in relation to students who require additional support to engage in their learning or who are disrupting the learning of other students during their regular timetabled lessons. The purpose of the role is also to lend administrative support to the Pastoral Care Team and keep other staff informed of emerging trends.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal - Senior Secondary, the SSO will liaise closely with Pastoral Leaders including Heads of Year, College Counsellors and the Student Support Teacher.

The Student Support Officer will:

• Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Assist students to use evidence based strategies to regulate energy and emotions in order to be ready to learn.
• Maintain the Student Support Room as an environment that offers a range of evidence based strategies to assist in regulation as needed by a student.
• Ensure students know and adhere to the behavioral procedures and maintain a quiet self-reflecting atmosphere.
• Assess and prioritise situations promptly based upon need and respond appropriately in consultation with the Pastoral Team.
• Monitor and Maintain electronic records and keep Pastoral Team informed of trends.
• Be part of a team of educators committed to excellence.

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Tertiary qualifications at Associate Diploma level or Certificate level preferably in the areas of Youth Work, Social Work, or other related areas, as well as demonstrated relevant industry experience.

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness passport memberships available

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description: ASOC Level 5 - Student Support Room Officer Position Description.pdf

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries:

HR Officer - Trisha Stroud
P: 4044 4224
E: [e-mail]