Primary Student Learning Assistant - 3 days per week ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Catholic Education Dioceses of Cairns · Cairns City QLD 4870 · Part time
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Primary Student Learning Assistant - 3 days per week ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Catholic Education Dioceses of Cairns
~$68k - $70k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Assist teachers to support students in achieving their learning goals.
  • Help deliver learning programs to students individually and in small groups.
  • Work part-time, three days per week during school term at MacKillop Catholic College.

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for a part-time Student Learning Assistant to join their Primary team in 2027.

Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027 - Monday 25 January 2026
Salary Range: SOF Level 3 $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour + 12.75% super
Employment Type: Term-Time, Permanent Position
Hours: 18-20 Hours Per Week (3 days per week - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00 pm, Wednesday 25th November 2026 (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 purpose of the School Learning Officer role is to maximise educational outcomes for students by providing assistance to Teachers to meet the learning goals of students. This may involve assisting Teachers in the delivery of learning programs both in small group and/or 1:1 scenarios.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  ASOC SLA PD L3.pdf
 

Work Requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

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

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

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

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

Enquiries

Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
P:  *********
E:  *********************************

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.

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Skills

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Child safetyClassroom learning supportCommitment to catholic educationOne-to-one student supportSmall-group instruction

Licenses & certifications

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Working with children blue card

Perks & benefits

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12.75% employer superannuation contribution14 weeks paid parental leaveAnnual leave with 17.5% leave loadingEmployee assistance programFitness passport membershipLong service leave after 7 years of continuous serviceSalary packaging options

Catholic Education Dioceses of Cairns