School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Individual Support)

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave after 7 years

Salary packaging options

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Deferred Salary Scheme

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic School in Townsville seeks a caring School Officer – Assisting Student Learning, 15:45 hours per week, fixed term until 4 December 2026. You will provide individualised support for students, including toileting, mobility and communication needs, under a teacher's guidance.

Experience with disability support and non-verbal communication is essential. The role operates in a Catholic school setting, with a strong focus on inclusion and safe, welcoming learning environments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with a disability and non-verbal communication methods is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure wellbeing and inclusion of every learner.
• Role involves assisting students with toileting, transfers, mobility and personalised support across needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support for students across all areas of need under the guidance of a teacher.
• Assist students in and out of the classroom to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
• Support the wellbeing and inclusion of every learner in a Catholic school environment.

Skills

Disability support

Non-verbal communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Job No: TCE5100

Location: St Joseph's Catholic School (The Strand)

Employment Status: Fixed Term, Term Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026 AEST

Job No : TCE5100

Commencement Date: 6th October 2026

Location: St Joseph's Catholic School - The Strand

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

St Joseph's Catholic School is seeking a caring and dedicated School Officer – Assisting Student Learning (Individual Support)to join our team. Thisfixed-term, term-time position is 15:45 hours per week (5:15 hours three days per week) and will conclude 4th December 2026.

The role involves providing individualised support for students across all areas of need, including toileting, transfers, mobility, and complex communication requirements. Working under the guidance of a teacher, you will assist students both in and out of the classroom to enhance engagement, participation, and learning outcomes. Experience in supporting students with a disabilityand using non-verbal communication methods is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure the wellbeing and inclusion of every learner.

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.

Note: a pre-employment medical will be required for this role.

• 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
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• …and a range of other great benefits!