We are looking to hire a confident School Assistant 4 to join our exceptional team at ACT Government in Australian Capital Territory.
Growing your career as a Full Time School Assistant 4 is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, project management and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of School Assistant 4 at ACT Government today!

Closes: 19 April 2023

Classification: School Assistant 4
Salary: $70,028 - $75,827 plus superannuation
Position No: 48192
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 April 2023
Contact Officer: Jenna Blake on View email address on jobs.act.gov.au or Show phone number

Details: The Woden School caters for students with a disability in years 7-12 from the Southside of Canberra. Our school values of Respect, Independence, Safety and Education (RISE) are embedded in the language and practice of our community. The caring and supportive staff at The Woden School guide students through personalised learning pathways throughout their schooling and towards post school life. Our School comprises of three sub-schools: Junior School (years 7-8), Middle School (Years 9-10) and Senior School (years 11-12).

All staff at The Woden School are passionate about educating the whole child, and personalised learning programs are developed to meet the needs of all learners in each for a school assistant 4 to work across multiple settings assisting students with their learning. The successful candidate will be working in the 7/8 team and will possess excellent communication and collaborative skills and able to work well in a team, independently and under pressure, demonstrating the ability to contribute in an everchanging environment.

We welcome applicants who are experienced, creative, inquisitive, and enthusiastic and have a genuine commitment to the holistic education of students.



The position is a full time, ongoing position for an immediate start. The successful candidate will work closely with the executive and classroom teachers and lead learning support staff in a professional and proactive manner.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Must have current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

- Certificate IV or a related field.
- First Aid and CPR certificate.
- Current Full Driver’s License.
- Tertiary qualifications in community recreation and/or disability work or related field.

Note: A full-time school assistant 4’s ordinary hours of work are 135 hours over a four-week period (i.e., An average of 67 hours 30 minutes per fortnight or 33 hours 45 minutes per week). School assistant 4s usually work 6 hours 45 minutes per day with an additional 45 minutes for a lunch break. Standard hours are from 8.30am until 4pm. A full-time school assistant is required to participate in a minimum of four days (or 27 hours) of appropriate approved professional learning and/or planning per calendar year, during the stand down period or outside of ordinary working hours. School Assistant 4s are required to work six days during stand down periods (school holidays) between school terms. This is in addition to the four days professional learning requirements.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Benefits of working as a School Assistant 4 in Australian Capital Territory:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package

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