Teacher Assistant (Visual Art) - Holy Spirit College

Position: Teacher Assistant (Visual Art)
Commencement Date: Term 3, 2024
Employment Status: Term-Time
Hours per week: 30
Hourly rate: $33.20 - $34.61 (pending experience and responsibilities)
Applications Close: 3 July 2024About usHoly Spirit College is a Catholic co-educational Years 7-12 college within the Diocese of Rockhampton, with an enrolment in 2023 of nearly 1200 students. At the heart of all that we do, is a commitment to Catholic values and the provision of a high quality education within an environment that is supportive and caring.With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.Your RoleAn exciting opportunities exist for a Teacher Assistant within our Visual Arts department. The Teacher Assistant (Visual Arts) sources and maintains specialty Art supplies for the Visual Art Department and assists Teachers with student learning, either individually or in groups.This is a term-time (30hpw) continuing position commencing from Term 3 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate:

• a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• genuine care for the wellbeing of students
• a high level oral and written communication skills
• the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
• the ability to work well either individually or in a team and to accept direction and support
• the ability to respond and adapt to often demanding and busy environment

For more information, please review the .About youThe successful applicant will have relevant experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.What we offer

• Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 3
• Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
• Option to annualise salary for term-time staff
• Modern facilities and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the

for employment in Catholic Schools * Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees

• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Steve Nugent, Assistant Principal: Staff, Holy Spirit College, Mackay on 4994 8600.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Wednesday 3 July 2024.Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.# bethedifference