St Joseph’s School | Tara | P-6

Fixed term | 22 April 2025 to 18 January 2026

Term time | 20 hours per week

School Officer Level 3 | $33.17 - $34.58 per hour plus super

Applications close Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to assist teachers and other staff members with preparing, implementing, and supervising learning programs to support classroom learning experiences.

You will proactively work hand in hand with teaching staff to provide a high quality faith-based education for students.

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

About You

you do not need to be Catholic to work with us!

are committed to co-creating a nurturing learning environment

have previous experience in a similar role

either hold a current Paid Blue Card for working with children issued by Blue Card Services or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencing in this role

Grow with us

You will receive regular support from teachers, visiting Education Officers and Allied Health Professionals; all who will help you to grow your skills and knowledge to be able to professionally support students to achieve their potential. You will also be a part of a network within your own school and beyond; and given the opportunity to attend targeted professional development hosted by the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office.

About the school

St Joseph’s School emphasises ‘community’ - principals, teachers, staff and parents working together with the wider community to educate and develop each child - emotionally, academically, physically, socially and spiritually. As a small, well-resourced school they are achieving educational excellence as they create a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive place of learning. Staff are valued and supported as they continue their own learning journey with a range of in-school and off-site professional learning options. With a strong multi-age and early years curriculum, quality classroom management, integrated Indigenous education, and lived Catholic school identity - St Joseph’s has much to offer both staff, students and their families.

The community you will be joining

Living and working in a town like Tara means you too can enjoy being part of a warm and welcoming regional community. Sport, history, nature, outdoor pursuits and cultural events draw people together and becoming involved is easy and you too can experience a warm outback welcome extended to all that come to live here. The staff at St Joseph's School, Tara have made meaningful connections with each other and their community. All staff are now passionate locals who came for a short time, fell in love with the place and decided to stay and make the Tara area their home.

How to apply

Please address your application to Principal, Kylie Williams.

Click 'apply' to submit and include

a written response, of no more than one page, highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Result Areas in the Role Description

your resume.

If you require further information about this role, please contact Kylie Williams by email [email protected]

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Catholic Employers Single Enterprise Collective Agreement – Diocesan Schools of Queensland 2023-2026.