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Position: Classroom Support Assistant (First Nations Education)
Commencement Date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Term-time continuing
Hours per week: 30 hpw
Hourly Rate: $34.19 - $35.64 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Monday, 8 June 2026

About us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students, ensuring they are well-equipped for success.

Your Role

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate educator for the position of Classroom Support Assistant (First Nations Education) to join our team at Holy Spirit College, Mackay. 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 about this role 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 - School Officer Level 3 hourly rate from $34.19 - $35.64
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
Address selection criteria as stipulated. Please refer to the Position Description to support your response ensuring you provide a 1 – 2 page cover letter outlining your demonstrated capabilities as outlined in the selection criteria.
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 Deanne Hearnden, Office Manager, Holy Spirit College on 4994 8600.
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: Monday, 8 June 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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