School Officer

St Brendan’s is a co-educational Catholic Primary School providing educational excellence for students from Prep to Year Six. St Brendan’s has a rich tradition of providing an inclusive Catholic education for our diverse group of learners. Our traditions originate from the Josephite charism and the example of St Mary of the Cross, whose vision was to provide the best possible education for all children. We continue this passion through our school wide approach to delivering a holistic education for all students.
St Brendan’s is an inclusive community centred around Christian values in the Catholic tradition. Our school motto - ‘Live in Faith and Love’ is a reminder for our school community to live a life based in faith and love as modelled by Jesus.
Our school values of faith, community and excellence are central in all that we do.
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**About the role**
- We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic and skilled
**School Officer** to work with students in our wonderful school.
The successful applicant will work closely with classroom teachers, supporting the education of students and assisting them to maximise their learning potential.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide direct support of students by assisting with their learning, social and emotional needs
- Collaborate with teachers to ensure that students receive appropriate adjustments in order to access the curriculum
- Promote inclusive practices at the school including helping to adapt teaching materials to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Maintain open and effective communication with staff

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Previous experience working with students in a primary setting
- Cert 3 in Educational Support would be advantageous
- Strong interpersonal skills

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

**Estimated start date**:Commencing January 2024

**Position tenure**:Continuing

**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:10 hours per week

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 3 - $30.97 per hour

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
- _
- Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _
- commitment to the safeguarding of children_
- and promotes a culture where _
**_student protection is everyone’s responsibility_**:

- . Successful applicants will complete requisite _
- Working With Children (WWC)_
- pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._
- Equity and inclusion are at the _
- core of our Catholic values_

**Contact**: Cathie Caldwell

**Contact number**: 0732752081

**Closing date**:19-Nov-2023