Address Commencing Date: Term 2, 2024 Tenure: Term Time, Permanent Salary Range: $30.62 - $31.29 per hour pending experience Closing Date: Monday, 8 April 2024 unless filled prior
Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan was established in 1979 and has as its foundational story the well-known "Journey to Emmaus" from the Gospel of Luke. The theme of "journey" is one that is embraced by the college and is a fine metaphor for portraying the growth that all people experience in developing their spirituality, intellect, physical and social capabilities and wisdom. The college has an enviable reputation for providing an education which results in graduates who are well rounded young people. Academic excellence is sought and achieved, yet there is a broad education provided so that all who seek our values find a suitable pathway to attaining their goals.
About the role
Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan is seeking a dedicated School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Upper Primary) to support and guide students in their learning and development. This role is a term time, permanent position working 30 hours per week.
The School Officer - ASL assists students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of educational programs for cultural and special learning needs.
About You
Ability to carry out a range of student-centred in-class duties to provide assistance and support to students, across a diverse range of needs and abilities, to access their curriculum and learning tasks
Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment
Demonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and/or special needs is desirable.
Good oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and community
Good written, verbal, visual and non-verbal communication skills to ensure positive engagement with staff, parents and visitors
Sound computer literacy capacity to work in partnership with classroom teachers.
Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude
Confident, well-presented and engaging with a personal warmth that engenders mutual respect with staff, parents and visitors
Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school community and driven to achieve the best outcomes for students.
Mandatory Criteria
Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
Current Driver’s Licence
Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Desirable Criteria
Cert III in Education Support or a commitment towards completing this qualification
First aid qualification or a willingness to complete
Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description.
What we offer
Competitive Hourly Rate
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
Modern facilities, equipment and resources
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
Deferred Salary Scheme
Access to corporate health schemes
Induction processes and professional learning programs
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Well-being programs and initiatives
Our Organisation
Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. 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.
How to apply
Upload a current resume
Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 8 April 2024 unless filled prior.
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