Fixed-Term Learning Support Officer in Melbourne

St Brigid's Primary School in Officer seeks a Learning Support Officer for a fixed-term replacement position (0.79 FTE, 5 days per week) commencing 27 January 2027 to 26 January 2028.

This is an Ongoing, Education Support Employee, Category B Level 2 position under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022. The successful applicant will be available to work 5 days per week, from 8:45am to 3:15pm daily.

Staff employed at St Brigid's must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to adhering to all Child Safety Policies and Procedures, maintaining a child safe school environment. This includes but is not limited to reading and signing a St Brigid's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct prior to commencement.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified, demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to deliver the appropriate curriculum to a range of educational abilities, and be able to provide care and support for students whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.

Position Description

Child Safety

• Be familiar with and comply with the school's child-safe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety.
• Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students.
• Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing.

Professional Development

• Commit to ongoing professional development in your area of work.
• Be open to researching areas of interest relevant to directions provided in the school’s strategic plan.
• Continue development of ICT skills as technologies evolve.
• Be an active member of a relevant professional association as duties permit.

General Duties

• Contribute to a healthy and safe work environment for yourself and others and comply with all safe work policies and procedures.
• Attend school meetings and after school services/assemblies, sporting events, mass, community and faith days as required by the Principal.
• Demonstrate professional and collegiate relationships with colleagues.
• Other duties as directed by the Principal.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Commitment to Catholic Education: A demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.
• Commitment to Child Safety: Experience working with children, a demonstrated understanding of child safety, and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check.

Education and Experience

• Certificate III or higher in Education Support is preferred.
• Desired: Relevant post-graduate studies (or working towards such qualifications).

Skills/Attributes

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with children, parents and the school community.
• Demonstrated capacity to participate in a range of school activities, e.g. school sports, sacramental programs, liturgies, school camps/excursions.
• Experience in policy development and advanced policy writing skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Capacity to work to tight timelines.
• Proven capacity to work independently.
• Sound organisational skills including strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability and willingness to accept policy directives.
• Maturity in decision making.

Applications close: 9:00am on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Affiliation: Catholic Teaching Level: Primary Gender: Coed 420 Students 33 Teaching Staff 17 Non-Teaching Staff Single School.

Our vision is to create a modern, contemporary and innovative approach to learning that is purposeful and relevant to the lives of children and families today. We believe in partnerships in learning and fostering a nurturing atmosphere in which staff, parents and children work as a team to develop in the children the skills to meet life’s challenges with confidence, resilience and enthusiasm.