St Mary’s School | Warwick | P-6

School Officer: First Nations Support

Fixed term | Immediate start to 18 January 2026

Term time | Part time | 10 hours per week

School Officer Level 4 | $35.90 - $37.03 per hour plus super

Applications close Sunday, 8 June 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

The First Nations Support Officer encourages First Nations students and their families to actively engage and participate in all activities in the student’s education and school community.

In this rewarding role, you will support school staff in learning programs by working with students and providing First Nations perspectives within curriculum areas, assisting with developing an awareness of cultural protocols and the needs of First Nations students and their families.

Further details can be obtained from the Role Description.

About You

proven experience in working effectively as a team member to achieve positive outcomes for First Nations students and their families.

candidates with proven experience in a similar role at a school will be highly regarded.

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

About the school

St Mary’s School has a long tradition of providing quality Catholic education to the families of Warwick and surrounds. Promoting personal growth of all students through a contemporary curriculum and pastoral care is the focus of all. The school’s professional and dedicated staff deliver exciting and innovative learning opportunities both inside the classroom and in the beautifully landscaped grounds. St Mary’s has recently been fully renovated, moving to a single campus, and boasts fully airconditioned classrooms, with modern, flexible design, a well-resourced library, and integrated digital technologies.

The community you will be joining

Moving to Warwick means you will be joining a vibrant community, enriched with a rich heritage, surrounded by nature's best with Queen Mary Falls, sunflower fields and hiking tracks less than 30 minutes away. Sitting on the banks of the Condamine River, historic Warwick features some of the state’s finest original sandstone buildings. As a growing city, it offers a variety of retail shopping, restaurants, education, health facilities and recreational activities. And of course, there’s the everyday treat of living in a flourishing, ideally located region, with great access to city services – all while enjoying a country lifestyle.

How to Apply

Please address your application to Sharon Young, Acting Principal, St Mary's School, Warwick.

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 Sharon Young via email at [email protected].

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

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

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