Classroom Support Assistants
Employment
Full time, Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
20 November 2026
Posted 6 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
181.8
123.3 teaching · 58.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,394
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
9%
Girls vs boys
658 girls · 736 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position: Classroom Support Assistants
Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027 (21st January 2027)
Employment Status: Term-time continuing
Hours per week: 30 hpw
Hourly rate: $34.19 - $35.64 per hour (pending experience and responsibilities)
Applications Close: Friday, 20 November 2026
About us
St Patrick’s College embraces its motto of ‘Seek and Serve Christ’. It enjoys a rich history built on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers, St Patrick’s College is a co-education Catholic College with a combined current enrolment of approximately 1500 students. St Patrick’s College offers a unique experience for students, consisting of a dual campus concept catering exclusively for Years 7 to 10 at the Mercy Campus and Years 11 to 12 at the Senior Campus. Our students are encouraged to excel in personal growth and faith development in a learning environment that offers a broad-based curriculum. Our staff work collaboratively with students and their families in an attempt to challenge students to become active learners to prepare them for success in a variety of pathways.
Mackay, Queensland is located 970 kilometres north of Brisbane with a population of over 125,000. Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia and for our beautiful beaches and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands.
Your Role
An exciting opportunity exists for Classroom Support Assistants to join the staff of Catherine McAuley College, Mackay. These are term-time continuing positions for 30 hpw, commencing Term 1 2027 (21st January 2027).
As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will pla…