MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for an Industrial Technology & Design Workshop Assistant to join our College in Term 4, 2025 or Term 1, 2026 (negotiable).

Commencement Date: Term 4, 2025 - or Term 1, 2026 (negotiable) Salary Range: SOF Level 4 - $36.98 - $38.14 gross per hour Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position -38 hours per week Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 3rd October 2025 (unless filled prior)Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

The Industrial Technology & Design (ITD) Workshop Assistant role is to provide technical and logistical support by modelling, demonstrating and supervising student use of machinery in the ITD Workshop.

It is a diverse role, requiring diverse skills, including practical skills with timber, metal and construction as well as administrative skills, including completing order forms for the purchasing of materials, basic filing and OHS safety compliance documentation.

Experience working in an appropriate industry with construction, electrical engineering skills, welding skills or trade or school experience in the ITD Department will be highly regarded.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description ASOC Level 4 - ITD Workshop Assistant.pdf

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card

• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 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
• Fitness Passport membership - providing access to multiple fitness facilities for one low price

How To Apply:

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Applications should include the following information in a PDF format:

• Cover Letter
• Resume including details of qualifications, relevant experience and current referees

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note that applications will only be accepted when submitted via the Careers website.

Enquiries:

Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
P: 4081 7600
E: [email protected]

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

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.