School Learning Officers

St Joseph's School Atherton is seeking applicants to join our casual employment pool to be called upon as required to cover periods of leave and provide student support.

Commencment Date: 27 July 2026 (negotiable)

Employment Type: Casual - as required

Salary Range: SOF Level 3 - $42.71 - $44.52 gross per hour including casual loading

Closing Date: 5.00pm, Friday 24 July 2026

St Joseph's School, Atherton

St Joseph’s School, Atherton , is a co-educational Catholic primary school located in the heart of the naturally beautiful and agriculturally rich Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland.

We recognise the importance of education as a crucial way for children to reach their potential, and we remain committed to providing our students with a well-balanced and relevant education and curriculum.

We offer a friendly and supportive environment with a unique sense of community, where parents, staff and students value and respect each other.

Meet the Principal: Rita Petersen

About The Role

St Joseph's School Atherton is seeking applicants to join our casual employment pool to be called upon as required to cover periods of leave and provide student support.

On a casual basis, successful applicants will be available at short notice to cover staff absences as they arise.

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

Assist student learning, either individually or in groups, where some discretion and judgement are involved in evaluating and assessing (under the supervision of an academic staff member(s)) the learning needs of students.

Within routines, methods and procedures carry out liaison between the school,



the student and the student’s family where some discretion and judgement are involved.Under direct and/or routine supervision, perform tasks of limited complexity, associated with classroom learning experiences, such as assisting teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs.Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.Support students in relation to their physical needs where some discretion and judgement are involved.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description: ASOC School Learning Officer Position Description - Lvl 3.pdf

Work Requirements

Hold a Working with Children Blue CardBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary Access to additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks’ paid parental leave Access to Employee Assistance Program

What we offer

Market-competitive salary range: per annum pending experience Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 12.75% employer superannuation contribution Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks’ paid parental leaveAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramFitness Passport Membership available

To Apply

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Enquires

Rita Petersen

Principal

E: [email protected]

P: 07 4095 9000

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