Role Details

Make a difference in the lives of young people!

Work in a team dedicated to providing excellence in educational support!

Great work/life balance, working during school terms and not during term breaks!

We’re a growing high school that’s looking for a Disability Support Officer (DSO) to join us for a fixed term from 13 October 2025 to 14 August 2026 to support students with intellectual disabilities and other diagnoses.

You’ll be able to:

Support the students of the Margaret More Centre (MMC) so they reach a position in which they are ready to engage in the learning process.

Collaborate with staff and external providers to provide consistent support for students living with a disability.

Support teachers in the maintenance of a positive learning environment.

Assist with the care of students on excursions, sports days, work experience and other classroom activities, which may include personal care.

Do you have?

A tertiary qualification in a related field (e.g. Certificate IV in Disability).

Knowledge of a wide range of learning and developmental disabilities.

Experience in challenging the behavioural choices of young people living with one or more disabilities.

The ability to work flexibly in a highly dynamic team.

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; the ability to engage with students and staff in an inclusive and positive manner.

Great time management skills; the ability to balance priorities effectively.

Why you’ll love working here:

You will be an important part of a constructive community where Relationships, Relevance, Responsiveness and Reflection frame everything that we do.

Significant dedicated resources for your professional development.

Working within a supportive team of experts in disability and learning diversity.

Additional Information

TMC reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to closing this advertisement.

If you have any questions regarding the role or the application process, please call us! Otherwise, you're welcome to visit Catholic Education SA 'Positions Vacant' for more information and a copy of the Position Information Document.

Apply now!

Applications accepted via SEEK or the Catholic Education SA 'Positions Vacant' website.