School Officer

at  Brisbane Catholic Education

Estimated start date: Commencing Term 2 2024
Position tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration: Terms 2, 3 & 4, 2024
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 15 hours per week - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday required
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 2 - $30.59 (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
St Joachim’s School is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational Primary School that was established by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1938. Our school is a high-quality learning community with an approximate enrolment of 340 students. We look to provide the best opportunities for all learners to achieve success and are heavily committed to our vision of being a Christ-centred community that empowers our learners through faith, respect and service.
Explore our school website to learn more about us.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Actively supporting students in learning
• Assisting in small groups for Mathematics, English and other areas
• and General classroom and administrative support.

About you - Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a School Officer and/or hold a minimum a Cert 3 in Educational Support;
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills;
• An understanding of the work of a Primary school classroom; and
• A willingness to work as part of a team.

You will also demonstrate an ability and initiative to apply your skills in supporting students to achieve successful learning outcomes.
A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above and your resume, (please attach only one file in your resume upload) should be included with your application.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE MAY BE CONSIDERED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED, AND AN APPOINTMENT MADE PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSE DATE.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Jayne Solomon (Principal)
Contact number: 07 3397 9087
Contact email: jsolomon@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 08/04/2024