Learning Support Officers

Learning Support Officers

Part-time (0.91 FTE) Monday - Friday positions at Mornington Campus.

Applications are sought for the position of Learning Support Officer at the Mornington campus. The role of the Learning Diversity team at Padua College is to provide an inclusive education, enhancing educational opportunities for all students. The full inclusion of students with disability has a positive impact upon the learning and teaching environment for all. LSOs work with the Campus Learning Diversity Coordinators and subject teachers to support the learning of students in Years 7 to 12, across all Learning Areas in order to maximise students' participation within the curriculum, support students whilst encouraging independence and social inclusion and assisting subject teachers in providing an inclusive education for all students. This is a part-time (0.91 FTE - 5 days per week) ongoing Education Support Employee position to commence as soon as practicable.

Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic Secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.

The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.

We want every person to:

• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
• be the best they can be; and
• make a positive impact on their world.

Our Core Values:

• We welcome and affirm
• We inspire growth of the whole person
• We create a love of learning
• We build positive relationships
• We embrace diversity
• We show compassion for those in need
• We reconcile and forgive
• We work for a just and peaceful world

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The role of the Learning Diversity team at Padua College is to provide an inclusive education, enhancing educational opportunities for all students. The full inclusion of students with disability has a positive impact upon the learning and teaching environment for all.

The Learning Support Officer (LSO) is an Education Support Employee (ESE) appointment. They report directly to the Director of Learning Diversity (DLD) and/or the Director of Business but are directed by the College Learning Diversity Administrator (CLDA) and the Campus Learning Diversity Organiser (CLDO).

LSOs work with the Campus Learning Diversity Coordinators (CLDC) and subject teachers to support the learning of students in Years 7 to 12, across all Learning Areas in order to maximise students' participation within the curriculum, support students whilst encouraging independence and social inclusion and assisting subject teachers in providing an inclusive education for all students. LSOs are expected to assist at other campuses if and when required. This Position Description is subject to review and modification by the Principal or his/her nominee at any time in response to the changing needs of the College.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The responsibilities of the Learning Support office include but are not limited to:

• Supporting students in the classroom/Learning Hub to ensure they can access the curriculum on the same basis as their peers.
• Assisting with administrative tasks required as directed by the DLD, CLDA, and CLDO.
• Performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.

SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $56,579.00 – $72,459.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Applications for this position close at 10.00am Monday 18 May 2026

College Application Form and Role Descriptions can be obtained at the College website at www.padua.vic.edu.au. Application for this position should be returned to the Principal by email to employment@padua.vic.edu.au, accompanied by full Résumé, the names of three referees and transcripts (if appropriate) by 10.00am Monday 18 May 2026. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt by return email. Other applicants will not receive further communication from the College regarding the position.

The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.