School Officer

Position: School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Engineering) 
Commencing Date: 19 January 2026
Tenure:  Term Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $ $33.20 per hour pending experience
Closing Date:  Monday, 24 November 2025 unless filled prior

Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college of 450 students. Good Shepherd Catholic College is a community who journey together in faith with "Christ Our Light". Our students, staff, and parents are partners focused on holistic education within a welcoming and caring environment. Fostering faith and spirituality is our primary goal. We believe in the uniqueness and dignity of each individual. We endeavour to encourage each member of our community to be inner-directed, responsible, compassionate and just. Students, staff, and parents learn best in situations of loving relationships and mutual respect.

About the role

Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Engineering). This role is a term time, permanent position completing 30 hours per week commencing 19 January 2026.

The primary purpose of the School Officer - Assisting Student Learning is to contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by collaborating with teachers and student support services to provide support and guidance which assists students in their learning and development. The School Officer - Assisting Student Learning provides efficient and high-quality support to teachers with the preparation and/or enhancement of learning materials for learning and teaching and ensure all duties are completed to an acceptable standing as determined by the classroom teacher, student support services and Principal.

Typical Duties

Workshop and Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain workshop equipment
• Help teachers and students maintain neat and tidy workshop environments
• Check and top up oil levels in machinery 
• Help keep battery tools recharged
• Empty sawdust in hoppers, bags and keep offcuts neat
• Safety checks on machinery and log repairs
• Assist in safety compliance e.g. safety signage and tags
• Regularly sharpen drills, plane blades, bevel-edged chisels and lathe chisels.

Materials and Consumables

• Accept delivery and store materials in racks, including plastics, timber and metal
• Pre-cut and store project materials for designated year levels
• Collect goods from local suppliers
• Setup and assist classroom teachers prior to class where necessary
• Ensure all rooms have full glue bottles, varnish pots, wax and precut sandpaper
• Ensure lathes and miller have coolant and swarth trays are cleaned periodically
• Conduct annual stocktake.

Assist the student's learning and participation in the College

• Assist teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs
• Be aware of the Classroom Teacher's expectations of the students in the class and work with the teacher, actively participating in activities, intervening and encouraging students where appropriate
• Assist individuals or small groups, with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices
• Assist students with their personal organisation when required
• Respond to all students in the classroom in a warm and encouraging manner and build collaborative relationships with the students and respond to individual learning needs.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.  

To join this vibrant school community, you'll need

• The ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and/or special needs is desirable.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current paid Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement, per No Card, No Start legislation)
• Current driver's licence
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Willingness and capacity to travel within the Diocese, as required
• Physically capable of performing the role safely

Desirable Criteria

• A background working with timber/steel/sheet metal
• Knowledge and experience of contemporary and computer aided Design and Manufacturing tools, equipment and materials

Note: Depending on the nature of the role, a pre-employment medical or vaccination may be required.

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximize employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Well-being programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

How to apply

• Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume 

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 24 November 2025 unless filled prior.

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