School Officer

Are you a capable and agile learning support professional looking to extend your expertise and make a meaningful impact? If so, this comprehensive role offers a significant opportunity to extend your professional reach.

At Mount Alvernia College, we arepassionate about improving the educational wellbeing and outcomes for the young women in our care. We also acknowledge that the wellbeing of our staff is paramount to our success. Guided by our Franciscan narrative we are visionary in our aspirations, ethical in our relationships and agile in our solutions.

Come join our collegial and thriving professional community in 2026.

We invite applications for the following permanent position, commencing in January 2026.

• SCHOOL OFFICER - LEARNING ENHANCEMENT and SUPPORT

This is a continuing, Term-time role, Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 3:15pm

The School Officer – Learning Enhancement and Support works under the direction of the Head of LES and teachers to provide high-quality classroom, learning and operational support that enables all students, including those with identified or additional needs, to access, participate in and succeed in their learning. The role supports intervention, inclusive practices and disability adjustments and contributes to effective case management through accurate communication with families and specialists as a Key Contact. In addition, the position provides essential assistance with examination processes and AARA requirements, ensuring that assessment conditions are upheld and that students receive the adjustments they need to demonstrate their learning.

The full role description is available on the college website at

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must include the following:

• A cover letter clearly identifying how your professional capabilities and dispositions match to the key capabilities and duties identified in the role statement available on the college website (max. 2 pages).
• A CV, detailing experience and the names and contact details of three professional referees.

Applications should be addressed to the College Principal and emailed to: 

Applications close: 9am, Wednesday 26 November 2025.

All applicants should read and familiarise themselves with the College's Staff Recruitment Policy and Child Protection Processes and Guidelines which can be accessed on the College website

We encourage early applications for this role. Mount Alvernia College reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest in our college.

As an employer of choice, we offer the following workplace benefits to our staff:

• Being part of a collegial learning community that actively promotes ethical leadership and sustainability as part of its core mission in the Franciscan tradition.
• A collegial workplace that values staff wellbeing, with the inclusion of a Staff Culture and Wellbeing Leader and Staff Wellbeing Committee to prioritise this area.
• Comprehensive professional learning support for staff, inclusive of external professional development opportunities and a late class start time for teachers one morning per week to support staff meeting and professional learning time.
• Strategic allocation of student free days and work from home days to support strategic and operational priorities.
• Dedicated Staff Weeks for planning and professional learning in January, June and December.
• Collaborative and supportive leaders and teams.
• Professional reward and recognition and opportunities for feedback, professional growth and advancement.
• Staff health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a range of personal and family benefits including free counselling, access to the Annual Flu Vaccination Program and free use of the college facilities, including the college gym.
• Faith formation in the Franciscan charism, including opportunities to participate in community and outreach experiences and travel opportunities through our student tours, immersions and pilgrimages.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, 10 days paid spousal leave and salary packaging options, including transfer of novated car leases.
• Portability of Personal Leave and Long Service Leave between Queensland Catholic Education Employing Authorities provided continuous service, and portability of Queensland College of Teachers HAT and Lead Teacher Accreditation.
• Barista made coffee onsite at La Cucina (our College Cafe)