[Urgent] Inclusive Education Assistant

3 weeks ago

North Canberra, Australia Catholic Education Full time

Overview

Employment Status: Part-time | 30 to 60 hours per fortnight
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Salary Range: $83,170 plus superannuation
Start Date: January 2026, Term One

About Merici College

At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7–12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11–12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.

About the Role

The Inclusive Education Assistant is a dedicated and compassionate professional who supports students with a range of learning and developmental needs. In this role, you’ll assist in adapting instructional and resources, using accessible techniques to make the curriculum accessible and participation achievable for all students. By providing personalised support, you’ll empower students with additional needs to reach their academic goals, develop social skills, and foster independence. Through your guidance, students will build confidence to fully participate in classroom activities, enriching both their learning and social development. Your role will be essential in creating an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic learning environment.

Benefits and Opportunities

- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)

- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)

- Support for professional development and study opportunities

- Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish

- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications

- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)

- Certificate IV in Education Support

- First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries

Please contact Nicola McLennan on 02 6243 4100 or via email nicola.mclennan@merici.act.edu.au

Application queries

Please contact the Recruitment team on 026234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

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