School Officer

Company description:

BCE is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and the largest diocese in Queensland. We employ over 12,500 people across our 146 school communities across South East Queensland as well as seven office locations - find your next career opportunity with us in the city, country, or on the coast

Job description:

Dynamic role helping teachers design and implement tailored strategies to enhance student learning and outcomes across all subjects

• Location: St Patricks College - Gympie (S)
• Start date: 14/07/ /12/2025
• Work hours: 19.75 hours per week
• Salary: $ super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term Time Fixed Term | 14/07/ /12/2025
• Ad close date: 14/07/2025
• Contact: *******

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school
St Patrick's is a Parish Co-educational Secondary College with an enrolment of over 510 students in Gympie. Gympie is located approximately 40 minutes from the Sunshine Coast. The College provides a values-based education that fosters and applauds students' talents and potential. The College aims to develop students' self-worth, social, academic and sporting skills, religious and ethical formation, so that students can achieve to their potential and live the College motto "Let your light shine".

The College has been an integral part of the St Patrick Parish educational precinct and Gympie community for more than 135 years, during which time students have achieved outstanding academic and sporting results as well as success in many other arenas. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

In addition to the School Officer Level 4 Role Statement from BCE, as a School Officer, Educational Interpreter, Auslan, you will:

• Interpret everything that is said in and outside the classroom environment and assist with the communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Australian Sign Language (Auslan) according to the specific needs of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student.
• Orally interpret when a Deaf or Hard of Hearing student uses sign language to address the class; when working in a small group and when communicating with another individual student or the teacher.
• Assist in the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student's understanding of the education program through teacher directed tutoring to ensure that the education program is understood. This may include checking for understanding, working on difficult vocabulary and clarifying homework directions.
• Prepare for interpreting by pre-reading appropriate materials such as lesson notes.
• Provide classroom and school level support to enable the learning environment to be inclusive and relevant, with the health and safety of students a high priority.
• Provide support to class teachers during classroom activities through the preparation of teacher designed materials for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students.
• Assist the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student to develop confidence, independence and a sense of well-being, through a variety of approaches across educational and social settings.
• Maintain effective communication between students and teachers at all times.

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience assessing and monitoring student progress to identify areas for targeted intervention
• Exposure to creating diverse teaching methods and assessments to accommodate various learning styles
• Skilled in developing strategies to enhance student learning outcomes based on individual needs
• Experience in collaborating with specialists to address student needs
• Knowledge about the specific needs for First Nations and international students including cultural considerations
• Certificate III in Education Support
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

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

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane 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.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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