Job No: TCE4779
Commencement Date: 13 July 2026
Location: St Colman's Catholic School, Home Hill
Salary Range: $32.50 to $33.20 per hour pending experience
Join our team as a School Officer - Assisting Student Learning at St Colman's Catholic School, Home Hill.
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated School Officer- Assisting Student Learning (Year 5/6) to work in a Fixed Term, Term Time capacity completing 20 hours per week (4 days a week) This role commences 13 July 2026 until 4 December 2026. In this role, you’ll nurture curiosity and a love of learning by providing hands-on support in the classroom, assisting students with their individual learning goals, and helping to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. With patience, empathy, and understanding, you’ll build strong connections with students - supporting their confidence and wellbeing as they learn and grow. You’ll work closely with teachers to monitor progress, celebrate achievements, and provide meaningful feedback that encourages each learner to thrive.
Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.
The Burdekin region is known for its relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit and beautiful natural surrounds. Set between Townsville and Bowen, the area is famous for its fertile farmland, friendly locals and connection to the land and sea. From quiet country towns to coastal escapes, the Burdekin offers a welcoming sense of belonging and the freedom to enjoy life at your own pace. With tropical beaches, the Burdekin River and nearby fishing and boating spots all within easy reach, it’s a place where balance comes naturally - making it a rewarding region to live, work and build your future.
Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
For more information, please review the full position description.
We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts.
Applications close Friday, 12 June 2026.
About us
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
- 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Salary packaging options
- Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- …and a range of other great benefits!
