Learning Support Officer

The Learning Support Officer supports students who need additional help so they can participate in the School’s classes, activities, and events, including excursions and camps. This is a .5 FTE (part-time role negotiable over four/five days).

St Macartan's seeks part time, fixed term applicants for positions available in 2026, to support primary school funded NCCD students. Hours and responsibilities vary according to the needs of the school. Pre-service teachers currently enrolled in an education course at university encouraged to apply.

Applicants may also hold a Certificate IV in Education Support or equivalent. The successful applicant will:

• apply in writing and include the names and mobile number details of three referees.
• demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education
• have relevant qualifications in education support within a primary school setting
• be able to build and maintain professional and appropriate nurturing relationships with students, teachers, parents and colleagues
• be able to maintain confidentiality and work in a team
• have a current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• demonstrate initiative, be flexible and competent to carry out a variety of tasks

LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER

Commencing January 2026

Applications to: Colleen McGreal, Principal

Email: principal@smmornington.catholic.edu.au

Applications closes: Friday 17 October 2026 at 9:00am

St Macartan’s Primary School is committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of all children.

The Learning Support Officer supports students who need additional help so they can participate in the School’s classes, activities, and events, including excursions and camps.

This is a part-time equivalent role over three to five days.

Please submit a cover letter and three referees' current mobile numbers.

Applications forwarded via email, to:

The Principal, Colleen McGreal at principal@smmornington.catholic.edu.au

St Macartan’s Primary School, Mornington, is home to approximately 500 students from Foundation to Year 6.

St Macartan’s is committed to teaching the Catholic Faith and the provision of quality programs which foster the full and balanced development of each child.

St Macartan’s is an environmentally friendly, sustainable school built with the future in mind. Where children are educated in all curriculum areas and taught the importance of looking after our planet for future generations.