Teacher Aide
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Support
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
19 May 2026
Posted 5 May 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Kirwan State High School
1,922
Total students
53%
Boys
47%
Girls
136.6
Teaching FTE
65.0
Non-teaching FTE
919
ICSEA value
15th percentile · Lower SES
18%
EAL/D Background
31%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Kirwan State High School is seeking a proactive and safety-focused Teacher Aide, Manual Arts to support the delivery of Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) programs.
In this role, you will assist in maintaining a secure, well-organised workshop environment, prepare timber and metal materials, and support students and staff during practical lessons while ensuring compliance with workplace
health and safety standards.
This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.79FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typePart-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationTAOO2Workplace LocationTownsville regionJob ad referenceQLD/NQR687835/26PClosing date19-May-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personMandy BlackfordContact details(07) 4773 8110Access the National Relay Service
About the School
Kirwan State High School is a large co-educational secondary school in Townsville, catering for students in Years 7-12. The school offers a broad curriculum with diverse academic and vocational pathways, alongside specialist excellence programs in sport, creative arts and STEM, supporting students to achieve success and prepare for future opportunities.
About the Role
As a Teacher Aide, you will:
- Prepare workshops and classrooms for practical lessons
- Manage equipment, materials, and stock, including ordering and inventory control
- Set up, operate…