Position: Classroom Support Assistant (First Nations Education)
Commencement Date: As soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Term-Time continuing
Hours per week: 30hpw
Hourly rate: $34.19 - $35.64 (pending experience and responsibilities)
Applications Close: Friday, 4 September 2026
About us
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Gracemere offers a Catholic education for students from Prep to Year 6.
At St Paul’s School we endeavour to create an inclusive, compassionate environment in which we live, love and learn. Our school community witnesses to the values of Christ by respecting and nurturing each person’s God-given talents.
St Paul’s is a learning community in which we strive to provide engaging and rigorous educational experiences in an environment where every person is valued, challenged and supported. In alignment with the Teaching and Learning Framework we aim to empower and motivate all learners to value learning and to share their gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity. We nurture a whole school culture of high expectations, focused teaching and carefully sequenced learning that aims to be socially and culturally responsive and inclusive. Decision making is informed by the value attached to community, excellence and opportunity.
Your Role
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate educator for the position of Classroom Support Assistant (First Nations Education) to join the team at St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere. This is a term time continuing position for 30hpw, for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:
- A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities.
- An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and school staff to improve educational outcomes through targeted and direct academic support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
For further information, please review the Position Description.
About you
The successful applicant will have:
- An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team, and to accept direction and support.
- The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.
We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.
What we offer
- Competitive salary range - hourly rate of $34.19 - $35.64 (pending experience)
- Option to annualise for term-time staff
- Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
- Australian work rights
It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by First Nation peoples, as permitted and arguable under Section 25 of the Qld Anti-Discrimination Act of 1991. The successful applicant will identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
How to Apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application below
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
- Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Nicole Anderson, Principal, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Gracemere on 07 4994 8235.
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday, 4 September 2026.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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