Teacher Aide - Cleveland Education and Training Centre

Education (Organisation site ( http://qed.qld.gov.au/ ))

North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Cleveland Education and Training Centre are inviting applications for highly motivated and versatile Teacher Aides to join our team.

The ideal candidates will be motivated individuals with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people, many of whom have had disrupted and disengaged schooling experiences.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Part-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: TAOO2
• Workplace Location: Townsville region
• Job ad reference: QLD/NQR669540/25T
• Closing date: 24-Nov-2025
• Yearly salary: $61007 - $65369
• Fortnightly salary: $2338.40 - $2505.60
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: A period of 12 months unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Jo Lawn
• Contact details: 07 4421 5275 Access the National Relay Service

About the School:

Cleveland Education and Training Centre is a Department of Education school operating within the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville. The Centre's catchment comprises the area geographically north from Rockhampton, west to the NT border and includes island communities off the Queensland coastline. Young people incarcerated by the court system are from ten to eighteen years.

Cleveland Education and Training Centre is a service provider within the Detention Centre therefore all staff are required to comply with a range of safety and security protocols.

Cleveland Education and Training Centre delivers education programs within the Detention Centre for 48 weeks of the year. Staff will operate on a roster, with leave allocation falling outside the mainstream school holiday periods. All staff employed need to be willing and able to work during the school holidays.

About the Role:

The role will be incredibly varied, and you will be required to provide support in areas such as: junior school, hospitality, library, industrial design, HPE, art, textiles, music, literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions.
• Assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources.
• Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
• Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.
• Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You:

The ideal applicant will be someone who is able to confidently undertake this position and offer the following skills and abilities

• Willing and able to work during the school holidays to ensure operational needs are met during the 48 weeks of education delivery.
• Actively participate in a team environment and contribute to a positive culture, where team members enjoy coming to work, and understand the contributions their role plays in the success of Cleveland Education and Training Centre outcomes.
• Contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.

Submit Your Application:

• 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 ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and diversity ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ).

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, 245KB) Information Package for Applicants
• NQR669540_25T Role Description (PDF, 231KB) Role Description