Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns – Mareeba QLD

Commencement Date: 2027 - Term 1, Week 1 (week commencing 25 January 2027)

Employment Type: Term-time, permanent, 6 hours (one day per week, day is negotiable)

Salary Range: School Officer - Level 4 -$36.98 to $38.14 Gross per hour

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, 16th October 2026

St Thomas' Primary School - Mareeba

St Thomas Of Villanova Catholic Parish School catering for students from Prep to Year 6, is situated in the town of Mareeba in the Cairns Hinterland, approximately an hour’s drive west of Cairns.

About the Role

The role and responsibilities of the Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO) is primarily one of communication and liaison between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and local Indigenous people, communities and agencies to increase student engagement and outcomes for Indigenous students. The position has a solid cultural focus that extends to advice and action on broad issues, including the enrichment of cultural awareness within the schools.

St Thomas' Primary School - Mareeba

St Thomas Of Villanova Catholic Parish School catering for students from Prep to Year 6, is situated in the town of Mareeba in the Cairns Hinterland, approximately an hour’s drive west of Cairns.

About the Role

The role and responsibilities of the Indigenous Liaison Officer (ILO)



is primarily one of communication and liaison between diocesan schools, Catholic Education Services and local Indigenous people, communities and agencies to increase student engagement and outcomes for Indigenous students. The position has a strong cultural focus that extends to advice and action on broad issues, including the enrichment of cultural awareness within the schools.

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
- Access to additional 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

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description:Indigenous Liaison Officer Position Description - Level 4

Enquires

Paul Rayner - Principal

P: 4***

E: ***************@cns.catholic.edu.au

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📌 Indigenous Liaison Officer - St Thomas' School, Mareeba (Mareeba Shire)
🏢 Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns
📍 Mareeba Shire