Learning Support Officer
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Food Technology
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
13 November 2026
Posted 30 Oct 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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.