Diverse Learning Officer - St Mary's Catholic College, Woree - QLD|Cairns,St Mary's Catholic College

Job Reference 495728

Closing date August 24, 2026

Location Woree Queensland, Australia

Status Contract

About this job

Contract Dates: 7 September 2026 to 22 January 2027

Employment Type: Term Time - Fixed Term (23 hours)

Salary Range: School Officer Level 3 - $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 9am, Tuesday 25 August 2026

Diverse Learning Officer

Situated in the southern suburbs of Cairns, St Mary's opened in 1986 and boasts a proud reputation for providing quality Catholic co-education for the families of this exciting and dynamic region. Inspired by Mother Mary, our College is a place where individual strengths are nurtured and developed and where faith and a sense of “family” are fundamental to who we are. The College has a strong academic focus. We offer a stimulating academic and vocational curriculum, along with comprehensive co-curricular opportunities for our students to pursue their interest in sport, the arts, mission, and leadership. St Mary’s offers a broad technology rich curriculum delivered by quality and dedicated teachers. Committed and dedicated staff work closely with parents to provide students with the supportive and caring environment essential for their spiritual, academic, social, and physical development.

About the Role

As a Diverse Learning Officer, you will provide vital pastoral and learning support to students while assisting teachers and students throughout the school learning environment. We actively encourage First Nations applicants to join our community.

Under the direction of teaching staff, the Diverse Learning Officer will:

• Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Work in classrooms with teachers providing support for students.
• Assist students to engage in learning and assessment as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and well-being of students at the College.
• Support students with a variety of diverse needs including specific cognitive, sensory, and physical needs as well as students for whom English is an additional language.
• Support mobility impaired students.
• Assist the coordination and promotion of cultural education events, activities and programs within the College community.
• Operate audio-visual aids, duplicating, issuing learning materials and clerical duties.
• Be part of a team of educators committed to excellence.

For further information about this role, please download the Position Description ASOC Position Description - Diverse Learning Officer - Level 3.pdf

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

To Apply

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Enquiries

Trisha Stroud - Human Resources Officer
P: 07 4044 4224
E: tstroud@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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