Pastoral Support Officer

2 days ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Full time $75,000 - $98,300 per year

Position: Pastoral Support Officer

Commencement Date: Term 4, 2025

Employment Status: Term-Time

Hours per week: 30hpw

Hourly Rate: $ $38.17

Applications Close: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

About us

Catherine McAuley College opened its doors in 2022, in order to meet the growing demand for a quality, Catholic Education in the Mackay region. Starting with pioneering Year 7's in 2022, they will grow into a complete Years 7 to 12 profile by 2027.

Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, our brand new college offers first class facilities to cater for staff and students to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.

Underpinned by the College values of Learning, Courage, Faith & Mercy, Catherine McAuley College is committed to providing a quality Catholic education in a welcoming, safe and secure learning environment. The Charism of the Sisters of Mercy will inspire the College's Educational Mission and help shape the College's identity from its inception.

Your Role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at Catherine McAuley College, Mackay, in the position of Pastoral Support Officer. This is a term-time continuing position for 30hpw, commencing from Term 4, 2025 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

The Pastoral Support Officer is designed to support the pastoral care and student wellbeing programs at the College. As part of your role, you will assist with delivery of programs which aim to promote emotional resilience, positive relationships and a sense of community.

Other duties include:

  • Working collaboratively with members of the Welfare Team in monitoring the wellbeing of students.
  • Participate in the provision of pastoral care and support of students.
  • Assist with the development and facilitation of small group programs at the College.

For more information, please review the Position Description.

About you

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:

  • Tolerance, maturity, patience and a capacity for self-organisation.
  • An ability to respond and adapt whilst operating in an environment which is often demanding and busy
  • Effective communication skills in order to speak with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the College
  • A capacity for tact and discretion and an ability to maintain confidentiality

The successful applicant will hold a Certificate IV in Youth Work or Certificate IV in Pastoral Care or an equivalent qualification (as determined by the College).

What we offer

  • Competitive salary range - Services Staff Level 4
  • Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
  • Option for term-time staff to annualise salary
  • Modern facilities and resources
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
  • Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
  • Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

  • A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
  • Australian work rights

How to Apply

  • Complete the application below
  • Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
  • Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
  • Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

  • For a confidential conversation please contact Catherine McAuley College, Mackay, on
  • For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
  • Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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