School Officer, St Thomas More School (Pri), Sunshine Beach

• Start date: February 2024
• Fixed Term, Part Time
• School Officer Leve 3 - $32.21 per hour

Estimated start date: February 2024
Position tenure: Fixed Term, Part Time
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (Holiday's unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): 12 Months
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 28.5 hours from Monday to Friday.
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Leve 3 - $32.21 per hour
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
School Description -
We are seeking to employ a highly committed, caring and skilled person to be part of our School Officer and Support teams. It is preferable for an applicant to have at least a Certificate 3 in Education Support; Current First Aide Certificate and Working with Children Blue Card. The role requires the School Officer to:

• Have an understanding of, commitment to, and support for the values and ethos of the Catholic school and the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Be able to work collaboratively within an educational team. This includes working in consultation with class teachers, the school administration team, the support teacher inclusive education and the guidance counselor.
• Demonstrate the ability and openness to work with students with specific learning, personal care and medical needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with students in small groups, individually or in an inclusive classroom environment.
• Have experience in delivering early years literacy programs.
• Have the demonstrated ability to foster positive respectful relationships with students and through this to promote positive behaviors for engaging in learning.

Advertisement Wording -
St. Thomas More School is a Catholic Primary School administered by the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane through the Brisbane Catholic Education Office and is a member of Marist Schools of Australia. The school offers quality, inclusive education, in the Catholic tradition. This provides equity of opportunity for all to participate in the experience of lifelong learning. The strong family spirit in the community promotes a sense of integrity, justice, and personal fulfilment that encourages children to critically question themselves and society as they prepare for a future characterised by personal growth and renewal. In our faith community the individual’s potential for learning is nurtured, the Christian story is embraced, faith is celebrated in prayerful and reflective ways, and the children discover a belief in their own capacity to contribute to the Church and society. Explore to learn more about us.
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 and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Contact: Ann-Maree Pitot
Contact number: 54492022
Contact email: ampitot@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 30-Jan-2024