Learning Support Officer

Mercy College · Coburg, VIC

Employment

Part time, Permanent

Subject

Food Technology

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

13 November 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 30 Oct 2026

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About Mercy College

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

51.2

33 teaching · 18.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

403

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

46%

Girls vs boys

403 girls · boys

100%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Mercy College is a Catholic Secondary Girls' College with a proud and rich history of education in the local Coburg area and surrounding suburbs.

Guided by the Mercy values of Compassion, Excellence, Hospitality and Justice, we pride ourselves on fostering a community which empowers each student to be inquisitive, courageous and persistent. We respect, value and celebrate each student's unique gifts and all that they bring to our community.

We are seeking applications from experienced individuals to join our Learning Diversity Team on an ongoing basis (8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday). Part time applications may be considered.

The primary role of a Learning Support Officer is to:

  • assist the teachers in supporting the learning of students. This support is provided under the direction of the class teacher and Learning Diversity Leader.
  • work with individual students with disabilities, impairments and/or learning exceptionalities and across a range of learning areas.
  • maximise participation within the mainstream curriculum, promote inclusion, support achievement and monitor progress.
  • assist with the basic emotional, social and physical care of students with special needs as well as to encourage student to develop a sense of responsibility towards their own education.

Successful applicants must have current Working with Children check and National Police Records Check. 

Applications due no later than 4.00pm Friday 13 November 2026 and will be processed upon receipt.

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