Primary Student Learning Assistant - Student Engagement ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
- Support student engagement in learning environments.
- Assist students in regulating their emotions and responding to escalations.
- Plan and resource interventions for students.
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for a Student Learning Assistant - Student Engagement to join their Primary team.
Commencement Date: Term 4, Tuesday 6th October 2026 (earlier start date will be considered)
Salary Range: SOF Level 4 $36.98 - $38.14 gross per hour
Employment Type: Term-Time, Permanent Position | 32 hours per week
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 11th September 2026 (unless filled prior)
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 School Learning Officer - Student Engagement's role is specifically to support student engagement in learning. This will include assisting students to regulate their emotions, responding to student escalations and exploring challenges that impact students' abilities to engage across learning environments. This assistance may also extend to planning and resourcing interventions for students, delivered by the School Learning Officer - Student Engagement and/or other staff members. This position works under the supervision of the Deputy Principal - Head of Primary.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description ASOC SLA Student Engagement L4 PD.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
- Access to Employee Fitness Passport
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 applications will only be accepted when submitted 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.
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