Teacher Aide - Mareeba State High School

Education (Organisation site)

Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and motivated Teacher Aide to join our team. The role will engage in various programs and support students in the learning environment.
If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: TAOO2
• Workplace Location: Far North Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/FNR683701/26T
• Closing date: 12-Apr-2026
• Yearly salary: $61007 - $65849
• Fortnightly salary: $2338.40 - $2524.00
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Hazel Bensted
• Contact details: 07 4086 2777 Access the National Relay Service

About Mareeba State High School:

"Building a better future together"

Mareeba State High School is a proud part of the community. With great success from students undertaking their studies, our school is also recognised for community support in areas of mental health, along with the focus on sport, gifted & talented, the arts, trade training and outdoor pursuits.

We are proud to be part of the community and will continue to focus on each individual student and their journey to complete Year 12.

About the Role:

You will work as part of the Student Connection Hub, within a positive team with priorities to support student wellbeing.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and ordering resources.
• Supporting students to attend classes and assist their engagement with learning tasks.

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience:

• Ability to develop positive relationships with students, demonstrating respect and empathy.
• Ability to engage in a positive manner with all school staff.
• Ability to engage with students with a trauma-informed lens.
• Ability to be flexible as needs arise within a school setting.

Nice to have:

• A background in working with students.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.

• FNR683701_26T- Role Description (PDF, 315KB)
  Role Description
• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants