Teacher Aide - Monto State High School

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

North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Are you are interested in a unique opportunity, supporting strategic initiatives that contribute to departmental commitments, shaping the future for our children and young people?

Monto State High School is accepting applications for an enthusiastic and passionate Teacher Aide to join the Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) team on a permanent, part-time basis, working 3 days per week.

The successful applicant will support teaching staff in delivering high quality, authentic learning experiences to students in the Manual Arts Department whilst complying with workplace health and safety requirements.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.47FTE), 36 hours per fortnight.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Part-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: TAOO2
• Workplace Location: Wide Bay
• Job ad reference: QLD/NCR669227/25P
• Closing date: 19-Nov-2025
• Yearly salary: $61007 - $65849
• Fortnightly salary: $2338.40 - $2524.00
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other: Salary Shown 1.0FTE
• Job duration:
• Contact person: Natalie Tucker
• Contact details: 07 4166 9555 Access the National Relay Service

About Monto State High School:

Monto State High is a highly regarded school, based in a friendly rural community.  Our campus has an extensive range of facilities and curriculum offerings for a regional school.  The core values of Monto High are Striving for Excellence, Adopt the Positive, Seek Improvement and Be a Success. These values create the foundation for an educational environment that maintains a strong vision for quality teaching for quality outcomes.

Your Role:

The Manual Arts Teacher Aide is an integral part of the Technologies Faculty. There are no mandatory qualificationsh however, specialised knowledge and skills in the operation of industrial technology and design equipment and machinery is highly recommended. All ITD machinery, plant and equipment is potentially hazardous and misuse can lead to significant consequences. To demonstrate a minimum standard of competency, it is recommended that technical training on standard plant and equipment and related maintenance tasks be undertaken.

Responsibilities include:

The responsibilities of the Manual Arts Teacher Aide include:

• Provide specialised classroom support for practical workshop activities.
• Prepare project materials, tools and machinery for curriculum and assessment activities.
• Undertake regular maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery.
• Assist with supervision of students during breaks.
• Contributing to the welfare, health and safety of students.
• Displaying confidentiality, tact and reliability to other staff as well as students and their families.
• Assist in the supervision of education activities in general learning areas, under the direction of a teacher.
• Communicating effectively and displaying a high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.

About You:

The following skills are highly recommended for this role:

• A genuine passion for supporting students to become confident, capable and contributing citizens.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy and an adaptable approach to meeting the unique needs of each student.
• Proven ability to work harmoniously within a team environment.
• Demonstrate professional discretion.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptive and dynamic.
• Competent in the operation of industrial technology and design equipment and machinery.

Mandatory requirements:

There are no mandatory qualifications. However, specialised knowledge and skills in the operation of industrial technology and design equipment and machinery is highly recommended.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) 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 ( 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
• NCR669227_25P - Role Description (PDF, 202KB) Role Description