Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Replacement Position Part Time (0.79 FTE)
Applications Close: Wednesday 14 October 2026
St Brigid's Primary School in Officer is seeking a Learning Support Officer to join our team. The position commences as soon as possible. This is an Ongoing, Education Support Employee, Category B Level 2 position under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.
Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the Fixed-Term Replacement 0.79 FTE position of Education Support Officer to commence in July 2026. This is an Education Support Employee Category B Level 2 position under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.
The successful applicant will be available to work 5 days per week. 8:45am – 3:15pm daily. This is a fixed-term replacement position commencing Wednesday 27 January 2027 and finishing Wednesday 26 January 2028.
Staff employed at St Brigid's must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to adhering to all Child Safety Policies and Procedures, maintaining a child safe school environment. This includes but is not limited to reading and signing a St Brigid's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct prior to commencement.
All positions are classified under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.
The successful applicant will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial,
team-based approach to teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified, demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to deliver the appropriate curriculum to a range of educational abilities, and be able to provide care and support for students whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.
Position Description
Child Safety
- Be familiar with and comply with the school's child-safe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety
- Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students
- Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing
Professional Development
- Commit to ongoing professional development in your area of work
- Be open to researching areas of interest relevant to directions provided in the school’s strategic plan
- Continue development of ICT skills as technologies evolve
- Be an active member of a relevant professional association as duties permit
General Duties
- Contribute to a healthy and safe work environment for yourself and others and comply with all safe work policies and procedures
- Attend school meetings and after school services/assemblies, sporting events, mass, community and faith days as required by the Principal
- Demonstrate professional and collegiate relationships with colleagues
- Other duties as directed by the Principal
SELECTION CRITERIA
Commitment to Catholic Education
- A demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission
Commitment to Child Safety
- Experience working with children
- A demonstrated understanding of child safety
- A demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
- Be a suitable person to engage in child-connected work
- Must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check
Education and Experience
- Certificate III or higher in Education Support is preferred
- Desired: Relevant post-graduate studies (or working towards such qualifications)
Skills/Attributes
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with children, parents and the school community
- Demonstrated capacity to participate in a range of school activities, e.g. school sports, sacramental programs, liturgies, school camps/excursions
- Experience in policy development and advanced policy writing skills, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage complex tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships with key stakeholders
- Capacity to work to tight time lines
- Proven capacity to work independently
- Sound organisational skills including strong attention to detail
- Self-motivation
- Ability and willingness to accept policy directives
Maturity in decision making
Applications close: 9:00am on Wednesday 14 October 2026
The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.