At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student learning and engagement in a vibrant school community.
- Company: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, embracing Torres Strait culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, superannuation contributions, long service leave, and parental leave.
- Other info: Join a family-like community focused on peace, love, and respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Working with Children Blue Card and support Catholic Education values.
The predicted salary is between 34 - 36 $ per hour.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School is located in the beautiful Torres Strait with two campuses on Waiben (Thursday) Island and Kirriri (Hammond) Island. Our Waiben Campus caters for Prep to Year 6, while our Kirriri Island campus is for Prep to Year 2 with older students catching a daily ferry to the TI campus. We celebrate our remote location and Indigenous culture. The faith, life and values of the people of the Torres Strait are acknowledged through our learning environment. With an enrolment of 150 students, our school community has a family feel where each child is known, valued and loved. Through our motto “All for Jesus,” we provide a unique and welcoming environment that recognises strong parish and school links, valuing partnerships with our parent and wider community. We acknowledge God’s presence in our everyday lives and are centred by our core values of peace, love, respect, justice, stewardship and self-worth reflecting the Gospel values.
About the Role
At Sacred Heart School, our School Learning Officers work closely with classroom teachers and our Leader of Diversity to support student learning and engagement. Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist developmentally appropriate student learning, either individually or in groups under the direct supervision of an academic staff member where limited discretion and judgement are involved.
- Under direct supervision of a higher level officer or members of the academic staff prepare and clear away materials for display/use in classrooms or libraries.
- Perform within well-established routines tasks associated with the mass production of printed material including collating, stapling, binding, folding, cutting etc.
- Under direct and/or routine supervision, perform tasks of limited complexity, associated with classroom learning experiences, such as assisting teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs.
- Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
- Support students in relation to their physical needs.
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Enquiries: Principal David Graham
School Learning Officer – Waiben in Thursday Island employer: Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises student mental health and resilience. With opportunities for professional growth and the unique advantage of working remotely in the beautiful Cape York region, employees benefit from a collaborative environment and the potential for accommodation support, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the community.
Contact Details:
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns Recruitment Team
