School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Engineering)
School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Engineering)
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Job Description
Position:School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Engineering)
Commencing Date:19 January 2026
Tenure: Term TimePermanent
Salary Range:$32.51 - $33.20 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday 15 September 2025 unless filled prior
Good Shepherd Catholic College Mount Isais a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 450 students. Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with Christ Our Light. Our students staff and parents are partners focused on holistic education within a welcoming and caring environment. Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal. We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual. We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed responsible compassionate and just. Students staff and parents learn best in situations of loving relationships and mutual respect.
About the role
Good Shepherd Catholic College Mount Isais seeking an experienced and dedicatedSchool Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Engineering).This role is aterm time permanentposition completing30 hours per weekcommencing19 January 2026.
The primary purpose of the School Officer - Assisting Student Learning is to contribute to the provision of a quality educational service bycollaborating with teachers and student support services to provide support and guidance which assists students in their learning and development. TheSchool Officer - Assisting Student Learningprovides efficient andhigh-quality support to teachers with the preparation and/or enhancement of learning materials for learning and teaching and ensureall duties are completed to an acceptable standing as determined by the classroom teacher student support services and Principal.
Typical Duties
Workshop and Equipment Maintenance
- Maintain workshop equipment
- Help teachers and students maintain neat and tidy workshop environments
- Check and top up oil levels in machinery
- Help keep battery tools recharged
- Empty sawdust in hoppers bags and keep offcuts neat
- Safety checks on machinery and log repairs
- Assist in safety compliance e.g. safety signage and tags
- Regularly sharpen drills plane blades bevel-edged chisels and lathe chisels.
Materials and Consumables
- Accept delivery and store materials in racks including plastics timber and metal
- Pre-cut and store project materials for designated year levels
- Collect goods from local suppliers
- Setup and assist classroom teachers prior to class where necessary
- Ensure all rooms have full glue bottles varnish pots wax and precut sandpaper
- Ensure lathes and miller have coolant and swarth trays are cleaned periodically
- Conduct annual stocktake.
Assist the students learning and participation in the College
- Assist teachers in preparing implementing and supervising learning programs
- Be aware of the Classroom Teachers expectations of the students in the class and work with the teacher actively participating in activities intervening and encouraging students where appropriate
- Assist individuals or small groups with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices
- Assist students with their personal organisation when required
- Respond to all students in the classroom in a warm and encouraging manner and build collaborative relationships with the students and respond to individual learning needs.
For more information please refer to thePosition Description.
To join this vibrant school community youll need
- The 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.
MandatoryCriteria
- Current paid Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement per No Card No Start legislation)
- Current drivers licence
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Willingness and capacity to travel within the Diocese as required
- Physically capable of performing the role safely
Desirable Criteria
- A background working with timber/steel/sheet metal
- Knowledge and experience of contemporary and computer aided Design and Manufacturing tools equipment and materials
Note: Depending on the nature of the role a pre-employment medical or vaccination may be required.
What we offer
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximize employee benefits and salary
- Modern facilities equipment and resources
- 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Access to corporate healthschemes
- Induction processes and professionallearning programs
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Well-being programs and initiatives
Our Organisation
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 persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
How to apply
- Complete theapplication formincluding contact details (phone and email) of at leasttwo professional referees
- Upload acover letteraddressing the skills attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
- Upload acurrent resume
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday 15 September 2025 unless filled prior.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
