Position: School Officer - First Nations Education Worker 7-12
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Term Time, fixed term until end of school year 5 December 2025
Salary Range: $31.58 - $32.26 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 26 May 2025 unless filled prior

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan was established in 1979 and has as its foundational story the well-known "Journey to Emmaus" from the Gospel of Luke. The theme of "journey" is one that is embraced by the college and is a fine metaphor for portraying the growth that all people experience in developing their spirituality, intellect, physical and social capabilities and wisdom.
The college has an enviable reputation for providing an education which results in graduates who are well rounded young people. Academic excellence is sought and achieved, yet there is a broad education provided so that all who seek our values find a suitable pathway to attaining their goals.

About the role

Ryan Catholic College, Kirwan, is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - First Nations Education Worker 7-12. This position will be completing 30 hours per week. The role is term time, fixed term until the end of the school year, 5 December 2025 and will commence commence as soon as practicable.

The primary purpose of the ASL - First Nations Education is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist First Nation students with learning and development. The ASL - First Nations Education, provides assistance to First Nation students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs. Please view Position Description.

The ASL - First Nations Education will demonstrate competency involving the application of knowledge and skills to a range of tasks to support teachers deliver contemporary learning and teaching. The ASL - First Nations Education ensures that all duties are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by the Principal.

The Key Accountabilities are as follows but not limited to, and may vary based on classroom and students' support needs:

Work in classrooms, with teachers, providing support for First Nations students

Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and wellbeing of First Nations students

Assist First nations students in the transition from community to school and be a positive role model

Provide guidance, pastoral care and advocacy for First Nations students and their families

Provide awareness to school staff on First Nations student backgrounds and First Nations Community Perspectives

Develop and maintain relationships with local first nations community Groups and Traditional Land Owners representatives

Assist in coordination and promotion of first nations cultural education events, activities and programs within the School Community

Learning and Teaching

Provide support to teachers in the classroom

Assist the teaching team with classroom resources

Work in partnership with teachers to support student learning which may include:

General support to a group of students while the teacher is engaged in focused teaching

Provision of personalised support e.g. mobility or communication support, where required

Assisting students to complete tasks designed by the teacher

Preparation of support materials and resources

Support identified students with learning barriers, to engage in a range of learning activities

Collect data for analysis by the teacher - anecdotal notes on performance of task, work habits, behaviour etc., provided to the teacher

Inclusive Education

Assist individuals or small groups with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices, supporting the teacher with behaviour management and the development of social skills and classroom skills development

Assist students with their personal organisation when required

Small Group and Personalised Support

Communicate with teachers about student progress and areas of need

Inform the School Principal on any welfare issues that may arise with students

Develop professional relationships with students based on trust and respect, which utilises a strengths-based approach

Provide general formative feedback to student on performance during the teaching session

Role model behaviour in line with the School's mission

Work in partnership with teachers to implement aspects of learning plans, as identified by the teacher, for groups of students including:

Work with the student, under the direction of a teacher, to support the implementation of particular learning goals as identified in the Student’s Learning Plan

Pastoral Care

Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing issues under the guidance of the pastoral care team

Work to promote self-esteem and assist with student social interactions by teaching them social skills and discussing with them their social behaviours as required

Provide assistance with personal care as required which may also include mobility and personal hygiene

Provide assistance with communication – including note taking, taping material and using ICT to optimise the student’s learning experiences

Professional Development

Support collegiate learning by sharing learnings with colleagues

Proactively seek opportunities to extend own professional learning via internal and external training

Mandatory Criteria

Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

Current Driver’s Licence

Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

Cert III in Education Support or a commitment towards completing this qualification

First Aid qualification or a willingness to complete.

This position may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process. For some positions it may be necessary for the successful applicant to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

What we offer

Competitive Salary Range

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary

Modern facilities, equipment and resources

Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions

Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service

14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

Deferred Salary Scheme

Access to corporate health schemes

Induction processes and professional learning programs

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

Click on the link to apply via the Careers page.