Role Purpose The Student Support Officer role supports the coordination and administration of AARA examinations, assists with classroom learning support and provides supervision for students undertaking examinations in small groups. The position works collaboratively with Diverse Learners teaching staff, students and relevant support personnel to ensure examination arrangements are well organised, confidential, responsive to individual student needs and consistent with school procedures and QCAA requirements.

Preamble

Stuartholme School is a Catholic day and boarding school situated in Toowong, Brisbane. Stuartholme School is committed to the Goals of Sacred Heart Education where we educate to:

- A personal and active faith in God
- A deep respect for intellectual values
- Building community as a Christian value
- A social awareness that impels to action
- Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom

These goals are the essential principles and values of Stuartholme School, a forward-thinking and dynamic learning community with the individual child at the centre of the educational endeavour; the value of women is proclaimed; and respect for difference in all its forms is nurtured. Hours of Work The role is part-time (term-time) and equates to 45.5 hours a fortnight or 0.7 FTE. The salary indicated is for the full time equivalent of the role. The role will start on 19 January 2027.

The Role is responsible for two main tasks:

1. AARA Administration and Examination Coordination
2. Classroom Support and Small-Group AARA Supervision

Required Skills The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Robust organisational and administrative skills, including accuracy and attention to detail.




- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when working with students and staff.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- A commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, confidentiality and respectful relationships.
- The ability to follow established procedures and exercise sound judgement within the scope of the role.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a team.
- The ability to maintain the integrity, security and appropriate administration of assessment materials.

Additional Requirements The Student Support Officer is expected to uphold the school's values, child safeguarding requirements, confidentiality obligations and relevant workplace policies. The role requires a calm, professional and relational approach, particularly when supporting students who may experience additional demands or anxiety during assessment periods.

A valid Positive Notice Blue Card is required prior to commencement.

How To Apply The full Role Description is available on our school website under Dynamic Culture/Careers

Along with your current resume, please provide a brief covering letter (maximum 500 words) outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge will enable you to achieve the key responsibilities of the role. This is an opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you are the right person for this job. Your resume should nominate three referees.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in Learning Support is required. Qualifications in this area will be advantageous.

Please apply as soon as possible and before Friday 20 November, as interviews will be held on a rolling basis as applications are received.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Emails should be addressed to The Principal and forwarded to [email protected].

📌 Student Support Officer - Diverse Learners (Years 5-12) (Toowong)
🏢 Stuartholme School
📍 Toowong