Commencement Date: Term 1, 2026 - Tuesday 27 January 2026 The successful applicant will be requested to work during the week prior to the commencement of the school year (19 - 23 January), to support planning and preparation tasks.

Salary Range: School Officer - Level 3: $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour + 12.75% superannuation

Employment Type: Term-time, Permanent - 3 days per week (18hrs)

Closing Date for Applications: 5:30pm, Monday 10 November 2025

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 Performing and Visual Arts Assistant role is to provide support to the Cultural and Arts Curriculum Department across the Secondary College. Reporting to the Cultural Program Leader and Arts Curriculum Leader, the position will include (but not limited to), maintaining clean and organised classrooms, organising supplies, arranging instrumental returns and repairs, cataloguing music, providing assistance for college arts events and ordering art supplies.

It also entails the providing of materials and other resources during a class that would normally take the teacher away from the teaching task at hand.

An ability to read music is necessary and experience working in a school music and/or art department will be highly regarded.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description: ASOC Performing and Visual Arts Assistant 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

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 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 available

To Apply

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Enquiries

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

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

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.