Current: Range: $39.44 - $41.35 pending experiance Join our team as a School Officer - Defence School Mentor at Good Shepherd Catholic School - Rasmussen We are currently seeking a Fixed Term, Term Time Defence School Mentor working 12 hours per week, Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 11:30amGrowing up in a Defence family brings incredible experiences, but it also comes with unique challenges like relocations, new schools, and periods of parental absence. As a Defence School Mentor (DSM) with Townsville Catholic Education, you will be a vital pillar of support right on the school ground. You will design welcoming and farewelling activities, provide social and emotional guidance to students, and act as a trusted bridge between families, the school, and external Defence services.If you have a deep understanding of the Defence lifestyle and a heart for supporting young people, this rewarding role offers the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact within a flexible, school-hours scheduleGuided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.For more information, please review the full position description. We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts.Applications close 16th July 2026 About usTownsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:Competitive SalaryAnnual Leave at 17.5% leave loading12.75% Superannuation employer contributionAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous serviceSalary packaging options Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender Deferred Salary Scheme…and a range of other great benefits!View other vacancies hereApply Now