Junior School Curriculum Support Officer

Junior School Curriculum Support Officer

St Dominic's Priory College

NORTH ADELAIDE, SA

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.70 FTE)

Applications Close: 20 November 2025

Reporting directly to the Director of the Junior School, the Junior School Curriculum Support Officer is the College’s main support for teachers and students in the Junior School.

LEARN ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

• A welcoming and inclusive all-girls learning environment
• Professional development and career growth opportunity
• A passionate, dedicated and supportive staff environment
• A chance to make a real difference in shaping confident, young female learners
• This is a permanent, part time appointment to commence in the 2026 School Year, working 26 hours per week, 41 weeks of the school year.
• The work pattern will be negotiable upon commencement with the Director of the Junior School.
• The annual salary range in accordance with the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement a Grade 3 is $73,425 to $78,445, pro rata at based on weeks & hours worked.

Applications close Week 6, Term 4 – Thursday 20 November 2025 at 4pm

St Dominic’s Priory College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for timely consideration in the recruitment process.

Please see the attached Position Information Document (PID) for further information regarding what it means to work at St Dominic’s Priory College.

ABOUT ST DOMINIC'S PRIORY COLLEGE

St Dominic’s Priory College is a College for girls, offering excellence in Catholic education for students from Little Doms to Year 12. Established in 1884 by the Dominican Sisters of North Adelaide, and now under the governance of Dominican Education Australia, it celebrated 140 years in 2024. Situated in a leafy, quiet corner of North Adelaide, a short 5 minutes north of the CBD, the College footprint enjoys frontage across three residential streets: with its southern façade exclusively for Junior School use. Conveniently located, St Dominic’s Priory College services a diverse educational community from across northern and western Adelaide, enjoying all the benefits of a city-fringe school without compromising the tranquillity of a single, suburban location.

The College retains the ambiance and collegiality of a close-knit community; affording its 100-strong staff strong relationships with the families that have chosen a Dominican education for their daughters. The strength of this community is underpinned by the College’s rich Dominican history, where staff and families have, for generations, worked in concert to provide a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that allows every girl to thrive.

SAFEGUARDING

St Dominic’s Priory College is a Catholic College educating girls in the Dominican tradition. We are a Child Safe employer committed to the welfare and protection of children and young people. The College is committed to upholding a diverse and inclusive learning environment, ensuring children and young people are valued and respected. In accordance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, all potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s relevant policies and procedures.

Please be aware, the successful candidate must be willing to undergo required College screening including a Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) before an offer of employment is issued, and screenings managed by the College such as a Catholic Clearance issued by the Archdiocese of Adelaide plus a CESA E-Screening.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit a one-page Cover Letter addressing your suitability for this position as outlined in the attached PID with an updated Curriculum Vitae. Your cover letter should briefly introduce yourself and address how your qualifications, skills and relevant experience meet the responsibilities of the role, and why you are interested in applying.

Please provide details for three referees, including your current Line Manager. Ensure you seek permission, that they are aware of this position you are applying for, and that they are available to provide a referee statement. The Panel may consider contacting the referee(s) prior to interview to assist in shortlisting.

All applications must include the attached St Dominic’s Priory College Employment Declaration Form as part of your application (see below link "Employment Declaration Form").

If obtained, please attach:

1. A valid DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Catholic Clearance,
2. An up to date Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certification,
3. An up to date First Aid Certification (HLTAID010)

Please submit your application to Human Resources- Employment at employment@stdominics.sa.edu.au.

For enquiries about this position please contact Mrs Courtney Chymko, Human Resource Manager 8331 5100 or email employment@stdominics.sa.edu.au