School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Individual Support)

Job No: TCE5100

Commencement Date: 6th October 2026

Location: St Joseph's Catholic School - The Strand

Salary Range:$34.17 - $35.62 per hour pending experience

St Joseph's Catholic School is seeking a caring and dedicated School Officer – Assisting Student Learning (Individual Support) to join our team. This fixed-term, term-time position is 15:45 hours per week (5:15 hours three days per week) and will conclude 4th December 2026. 

The role involves providing individualised support for students across all areas of need, including toileting, transfers, mobility, and complex communication requirements. Working under the guidance of a teacher, you will assist students both in and out of the classroom to enhance engagement, participation, and learning outcomes. Experience in supporting students with a disability and using non-verbal communication methods is essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a team to ensure the wellbeing and inclusion of every learner.

Guided 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.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that mak…