Design Technology (Materials) & Visual Arts Technician -Mount St Bernard College
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns – Herberton QLD
Commencement Date:
Monday, 31 August **** (or sooner by negotiation)
Employment Type:
Term Time, Permanent (30 hrs per school week)
Salary Range:
SOF Level 4 -$***** to $***** Gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications:
5:00pm, 6 August ****
Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in **** by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick's Parish Catholic Primary School in ****. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary's Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in ****. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February **** and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 180 students with a combination of boarders and day students.
About the Role
This role supports student learning in Design Technology (Materials) and Visual Arts Technician by assisting the teacher with specialist knowledge, adapting programs to meet individual needs, and contributing to the evaluation and monitoring of personalised learning plans. It involves providing practical classroom support,



managing resources, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance with school protocols. The position also includes collaboration with staff and case managers, participation in VET program planning, and student supervision duties as directed by the principal or delegate.
Commencement Date:
Monday, 31 August **** (or sooner by negotiation)
Employment Type:
Term Time, Permanent (30 hrs per school week)
Salary Range:
SOF Level 4 -$***** to $***** Gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications:
5:00pm, 6 August ****
Mount St Bernard College - Herberton
Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in **** by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick's Parish Catholic Primary School in ****. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary's Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in ****. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February **** and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools.



The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 180 students with a combination of boarders and day students.
About the Role
This role supports student learning in Design Technology (Materials) and Visual Arts Technician by assisting the teacher with specialist knowledge, adapting programs to meet individual needs, and contributing to the evaluation and monitoring of personalised learning plans. It involves providing practical classroom support, managing resources, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety and compliance with school protocols. The position also includes collaboration with staff and case managers, participation in VET program planning, and student supervision duties as directed by the principal or delegate.
Work Requirements
Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
*****% Employer Superannuation Contributions
Access 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
For further information about the role, please download the position description Industrial Technology Design and Visual Arts Assistant Position Description;
Enquires
Narelle Hunt - Principal
P: *********
E: ******
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal prospect employer.
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📌 Design Technology (Materials) & Visual Arts Technician -Mount St Bernard College (Queensland)
🏢 Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns
📍 Queensland