Teacher Aide - Kirwan State High School

Education (Organisation site)

North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Kirwan State High School is seeking a proactive and safety-focused Teacher Aide, Manual Arts to support the delivery of Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) programs.

In this role, you will assist in maintaining a secure, well-organised workshop environment, prepare timber and metal materials, and support students and staff during practical lessons while ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety standards.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.79FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Part-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: TAOO2
• Workplace Location: Townsville region
• Job ad reference: QLD/NQR687835/26P
• Closing date: 19-May-2026
• Yearly salary: $61007 - $65849
• Fortnightly salary: $2338.40 - $2524.00
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other: Salary Shown 1.0FTE
• Job duration:
• Contact person: Mandy Blackford
• Contact details: (07) 4773 8110 Access the National Relay Service

About the School

Kirwan State High School is a large co-educational secondary school in Townsville, catering for students in Years 7-12. The school offers a broad curriculum with diverse academic and vocational pathways, alongside specialist excellence programs in sport, creative arts and STEM, supporting students to achieve success and prepare for future opportunities.

About the Role

As a Teacher Aide, you will:

• Prepare workshops and classrooms for practical lessons
• Manage equipment, materials, and stock, including ordering and inventory control
• Set up, operate, and maintain tools, machinery, and workshop spaces
• Assist teachers with classes and practical demonstrations
• Support basic workshop tasks, including simple fabrication and maintenance
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-organised working environment
• Receive, store, and manage deliveries of equipment and materials
• Assist with stocktakes and resource organisation
• Maintain departmental records, safety documentation, and registers

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

• NQR687835_26P Role Description (PDF, 315KB)
  Role Description
• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants