Inclusion Support Assistant

A unique opportunity to join Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College, a vibrant bilingual school in Wadeye, NT, 420km south-west of Darwin on the lands of the Kardu Diminin people.

We serve children and families from Early Learning through to Year 12 and are seeking an enthusiastic Wellbeing Officer for a full-time, fixed-term contract commencing January 2027. We welcome applications from Allied Health who have an interest in remote Aboriginal education and a commitment to our Catholic ethos.

What We Offer

- Salary $87,000- $130,000 (dependant on experience and qualifications) + 12% superannuation

- Salary sacrificing options

- Relocation assistance up to $3,000

- 6 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata)

- Rent-free, fully furnished accommodation with subsidised power and water

- Grocery courier costs covered

- 4 flights out of isolated location (FOIL) per year, including family members

- Funded professional development and study leave incentives

- Generous leave entitlements including additional personal leave and leave loading

- Employee rewards program with retail discounts

- No school fees for children attending our Catholic college

Key Responsibilities

- Provide support to individual students and small groups

- Actively engage with the Wadeye community, working alongside local staff to support students' wellbeing

- Create reports to assist in the justification of support for students in need

- Support students to regulate emotions and behaviour, including facilitating breaks when required

- Adapt tasks and provide scaffolding to support access to the curriculum

- Promote student independence, confidence,



and social skills

- Work collaboratively with teachers, Inclusion staff, and other allied health professionals

- Support the creation of a safe and inclusive learning environment

Qualifications & Requirements

- Qualification in allied health (preferred)

- Valid Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)

- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

About you:

- Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with diverse learning, behavioural, or emotional needs

- Understanding of inclusive education practices and differentiated support strategies

- Robust communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families

- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

- Good organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and support notes

- A respect for and willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school

- Have a genuine interest in working within a remote Aboriginal community, with a willingness to build respectful relationships with local staff, families, and the broader Wadeye community

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role to the Principal: ••••@nt.catholic.edu.au

Applications close: Friday 18 November 2026

The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening in accordance with child-related employment legislation.

📌 Wellbeing Officer (Wadeye)
🏢 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College
📍 Wadeye