School Officer - Technology Assistant

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Shaw; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Long service leave

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education invites applications for a School Officer- Assisting Student Learning at Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw. This permanent, term-time role offers 30 hours per week to support classrooms, assist students with individual goals, and help create an inclusive learning environment.

You will work with teachers to monitor progress, celebrate achievements and provide meaningful feedback that encourages each learner to thrive, while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting classroom learning and students’ individual goals preferred.
• Understanding of child safety and safeguarding policies preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with their learning goals and activities in the classroom.
• Provide hands-on support to create an inclusive, engaging learning environment.
• Monitor progress and give constructive feedback to help learners thrive.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Location:Mary Help of Christians Catholic College, Shaw

Job No :TCE5136

Commencement Date: 18 January 2026

Location: Mary Help of Christians Catholic College - Shaw QLD

Salary Range : $34.17 to $35.62 per hour pending experience

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated School Officer- Assisting Student Learning to work in a permanent, term-time capacity completing 30 hours per week.

In this role, you’ll nurture curiosity and a love of learning by providing hands‑on support in the classroom, assisting students with their individual learning goals, and helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. With patience, empathy, and understanding, you’ll build strong connections with students – supporting their confidence and wellbeing as they learn and grow. You’ll work closely with teachers to monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and provide meaningful feedback that encourages each learner to thrive.

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.

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
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• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender

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