• Contract Dates: 18 August 2025 - 19 September 2025 (5 Week contract)
• Employment Type: Term-time, Fixed-Term, 30 hours per week
  
• Hourly Rate: SOF Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation
• Closing Date for Applications: 6.00pm, Tuesday 5 August 2025 - Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
  
  

St Monica's College, Cairns

The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica’s College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.

About the Role

The School Learning Officer in this position is required to demonstrate competency involving the application of knowledge with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills. There is a range of roles and tasks in a variety of contexts, where there is some complexity in the extent and choice of actions required. Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent qualifications relevant to the position may be required or such knowledge, qualifications and experience that are deemed by the employer as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position.

Competencies are within routines, methods and procedures. Some discretion and judgement are involved in selection of equipment, work organisation, services, actions and achieving outcomes within time constraints.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description: School Learning Officer Position Description - Level 3.pdf

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• A Certificate IV in Education Support is advantageous

What we offer

• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Enquiries:

Principal
Mrs Leanne Webster
P: 07 4042 4800
E: [email protected]