Education Support Officer

Education Support Officer - Ipswich Flexible School

• Continuing, Part-time, Term-time - 25 hours per week

• Commencing 20 January 2026

• Classification: School Officer, Level 4

ABOUT US

EREA Flexible Schools Ltd

currently

educates over 2,000 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in Sydney. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational,

social

or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through

a methodology

based on trauma informed practice,

to co-create a

Common Ground

using

O

peration

by Principles

, in which the principles of

Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Education Support Officer (ESO) reports to the Head of Campus, Ipswich Flexible School. Their responsibility is to support a teacher in the development and delivery of targeted, intensive literacy and numeracy programs. The ESO will work one-on-one and in small group support with Young People to support their learning. They will contribute to the Personalised Learning Plans (PLP) and collect evidence (particularly NCCD adjustments). They will undertake administrative duties such as the preparation of resources, wellbeing support and follow-up. The ESO provides educational and wellbeing support to the young people of the campus including engagement and program activities. They work collaboratively and are supported by Teachers, Youth/Social Workers, the Program Coordinator, the Inclusive Education Co-ordinator, AHOCs and the Principal.

For full details of the position please refer to the Position Description by clicking HERE

ABOUT YOU

ESSENTIAL:

• A Working with Children Clearance Notice (Blue Card)

• Previous experience in the youth sector with knowledge and understanding of the local First Nations communities.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.

• Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.

• Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.

• Ability to work in and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Edmund Rice Charism

• 12.75% Superannuation contribution

• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a

• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Professional development opportunities

HOW TO APPLY
(Please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Moana-Maree Duncan, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on or via email

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.