Commencement Date: 1 August 2026 (negotiable)
Employment Type: Term Time, Fixed Term until 22 January 2027, 29.6hrs per week, Mon-Fri
Salary Range: SOF Level 3 $34.17 to $35.62 gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications: 12:00pm, Wednesday 15th July 2026
Formally opened in 1987, Holy Cross School is an integral component of the Northern Beaches Parish of Cairns. The Holy Cross School Charism - RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNITY, SERVICE and STEWARDSHIP - referred to as ‘The Holy Cross Way', is embedded in all facets of school life, and lived, modelled, and articulated by every member of the school community.
Grounded in a reputation of innovation, Holy Cross School introduced internationally acclaimed Walker Learning in 2017. An Australian based total and holistic pedagogy, Walker Learning is an intentional teaching and learning approach for primary aged children. Through hands-on creative exploration and investigation, Walker Learning enables staff to craft the unique balance between students as active participants in their learning, and explicit instruction driven by the teachers.
As Learners in a digital world, Holy Cross School embraces personalised self-driven ‘flip’ learning platforms. Through the provision of one-to-one devices for all students in Years 3 to 6, and shared devices readily available in the lower years, every child has access to a variety of teaching and learning environments to ensure equitable access for all regardless of their entry point.
Holy Cross School lives and breathes its Catholic identity as a place of welcoming and belonging for all. With two teams of highly skilled School Officers (Team Wellbeing and Team Learning) teachers pride themselves on being able to offer an authentic wholly inclusive curriculum ensuring every child can meet their full potential in all facets of their schooling. A proud fully accredited Dyslexia School, Holy Cross School has the best interests of every child at the forefront of its growth and development.
Culturally diverse, students enjoy a rich tapestry of languages, life experiences and cultural histories. A team of Specialist staff (Teacher Librarian, HPE Teacher, Music Dance and Drama Teacher, STEM Teacher, Enrichment Teacher, Indigenous Liaison Officer, Accredited Dyslexia Teacher and three Inclusion Support Teachers) ensure multiple opportunities are readily available to guarantee every student finds their ‘spark’ prior to graduation in Year 6, enabling them to be the best version of themselves into High School and beyond.
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.
Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing assistance to teacher/s to support student learning that aligns with student/s personalised learning plans (PLP) and highly individualised programs (HIP) plans, including implementing specific support/learning/intervention programs
- Collaborating with teacher/s and staff from multiple departments including participating in care team meetings, PLP and HIP meetings and safety meetings
- Providing support and supervision to students that require substantial and extensive adjustments inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in learning and school activities including sporting events, school functions, field trips and excursions
- Providing assistance to teacher/s to implement external school-based activities e.g. concerts, sporting events
- Providing support to students participating in extra-curricular activities
- Assisting students (either individually or in groups) that require substantial and/or extensive adjustments with specific learning needs including writing and reading and providing feedback and observations to the classroom teacher/s. This includes implementing individualised strategies and modification as per their PLP and/or HIP
- Assisting with the screening and assessment of students
- Keeping accurate records of student work and progress and communicate with the teacher/s and relevant staff to ensure effective flow of information regarding student learning progress and wellbeing. Including frequent monitoring and review of PLP Adjustments and SMART goals for students requiring substantial and extensive adjustments
- Assisting in the support of student engagement by reinforcing appropriate student behaviour, school expectations, individualised behaviour support plans and safety plans
- Providing practical assistance to students in using classroom resources, e.g. technology, specialised equipment
- Performing administrative tasks of record maintenance, producing individualised resources (printing, laminating etc.) and other administrative support
- Liaising with teacher/s and parents/carers regarding specific matters e.g. regulation, individualised SMART goals, toileting, eating, medication etc
- Assisting in maintaining a clean and tidy classroom and other learning environments
- Assisting in setting up appropriate classroom and other learning environments, which may require adherence to specific safety standards and substantial and extensive adjustments
- Assisting in maintaining personalised equipment and resources, and ensuring they are functioning and hygienic, including hearing equipment, toileting equipment, mobility equipment and learning resources
Providing routine support to students in relation to their physical needs (e.g. mobility support), personal care needs (e.g. toileting and feeding), emotional needs, and medical needs (e.g. administering medication)
Ensuring student safety in accordance with policy, procedures, risk assessment and implementing personalised safety plans
Undertaking student supervision for playground duty including supporting students that require substantial and extensive adjustments
Sourcing, collating and recording/documenting materials and resources required to support learning activities, including stock control
Completing relevant training in the use of learning programs, medical management, disability-specific training, HIES and PBS strategies
Other duties as directed by the Principal or delegate/s
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description: ASOC School Learning Officer Position Description - Level 3.pdf
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Assure
- Generous superannuation of 12.75%
- Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases
- Great career opportunities to grow within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
Enquiries:
Principal
Sarah Hamilton
P: 4050 6300
E: [email protected]
