Career Support Officer

St Mary's College | Toowoomba | 5-12 

• School Officer - Career Support

• Term time | Permanent | Commencing 2 February 2026

• School Officer Level 5 | $ $41.36 per hour plus super

• Applications close Sunday, 4 January 2026

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting, and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students, and staff alike.

The Opportunity 

In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with school communities to promote and foster the achievement, engagement, career development and employability of all students. The role supports the Career Development Practitioner (CDP) and delivery of the career development program that enables students to make informed choices to navigate current and future careers. Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

About You

• Experience in a similar role, and passionate about supporting students' career journeys.

• Hold, be currently studying, or commitment to commence a Certificate IV in Career Development.

• A connector, communicator, and advocate—ready to support young people and build strong community partnerships.

• Either hold a current Paid Blue Card for working with children issued by Blue Card Services or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencing in this role.

• As a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

About the College

St Mary's College has a strong tradition and outstanding reputation for providing high quality boys' education; having been a part of the Toowoomba community for over 125 years. With a focus on forming today's boys into men for tomorrow, the College boasts a well-regarded and engaging program of learning, culture, sport, service-learning and wellbeing. Staff, families and students have a common mission based on empowering students to be men of faith, integrity, action and excellence. For its staff, St Mary's provides a vibrant workplace, catering for a range of interests in a dynamic environment where professionalism, community spirit and a strong work ethic are valued.

The community you will be joining

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes' drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland's largest and fastest growing inland city. A vibrant community of social, cultural, sporting, schooling opportunities and a wide range of recreational pursuits make this an ideal place to live and work.

Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.

How to apply   

Please address your application to Brendan Stewart, Principal, St Mary's College.

Click 'apply' to submit and include

• a written response, of no more than two pages, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Success Criteria in the Role Description

• your resume.

If you require further information about this role, please email the Principal, Brendan Stewart at

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland