Teacher Aide - Brisbane School of Distance Education

Education (Organisation site)

Metropolitan South Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Join the Brisbane School of Distance Education as a Teacher Aide and play a vital role in supporting teachers, students, and families in a dynamic online learning environment.

Be part of a supportive and high-achieving team committed to innovation, inclusion, and student success.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Part-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: TAOO2
• Workplace Location: Brisbane - South
• Job ad reference: QLD/MSR679241/26P
• Closing date: 02-Mar-2026
• Yearly salary: $61007 - $65849
• Fortnightly salary: $2338.40 - $2524.00
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other: Salary Shown 1.0FTE
• Job duration: A period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Stephen Warwick
• Contact details: (07) 3727 2405 Access the National Relay Service

About the School

Brisbane School of Distance Education (BrisbaneSDE) is a leader in online education, providing high-quality, flexible, and individualised learning experiences to students across Queensland, Australia, and beyond. Guided by the values of innovation, inspiration, and inclusion, BrisbaneSDE is committed to fostering excellence in teaching and learning while supporting the wellbeing of students and their families. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and community, the school is dedicated to ensuring every student succeeds in a safe and supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Teacher Aide at BrisbaneSDE, you will contribute to the delivery of quality education by supporting teachers, students, and families in an online learning environment. This role is integral to the success of the school's mission to provide engaging and inclusive learning opportunities for all students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acquisitions, cataloguing, and classifying, including managing the accessioning of all additions to the library collection in accordance with the Dewey Decimal system, loading MARC records from the SCIS database, and using TROVE and OCLC Classify.
• Processing resources and preparing them for loans.
• Managing the circulation desk and associated Library Management System (LMS) duties on a daily basis.
• Organising and distributing overdue reports and following up overdue notices.
• Supervising discovery centre users, including shared facilities with Coorparoo Secondary College.

This role would suit a dedicated and empathetic individual who thrives in a collaborative and innovative educational environment.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

• A passion for working independently and collaboratively with teacher librarians, teachers, students, and home supervisors.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, and SharePoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage library operations effectively.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Why Join Us

BrisbaneSDE offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, with a strong focus on professional development and staff wellbeing. The school is proud to be part of the Rainbow Liaison Officer program and is committed to fostering a workplace where staff and students feel safe, supported, and valued. Join a team that is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and helping every student succeed. Training will be provided to the successful applicant in all relevant systems and programs.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB) Information Package for Applicants
• MSR679241_26P - Role Description (PDF, 271KB) Role Description