Position: Classroom Support Assistant
Commencement Date: 14 July 2025
Employment Status: Term-time, continuing
Hours per week: 30 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $32.53 - $33.22 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
About us
With a vibrant working environment, Shalom College, Bundaberg (Year 7 – Year 12) provides excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers and staff in both their vocation of working in a school and other aspects of their lives.
Your Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Classroom Support Assistant to join the staff of Shalom College, Bundaberg. This is a term-time (30hpw) continuing position, commencing from 14 July 2025.
Successful applicants for this position will be able to demonstrate:
- a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
- genuine care for the wellbeing of students
- a high level oral and written communication skills
- the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
- the ability to work well either individually or in a team and to accept direction and support
- the ability to respond and adapt to often demanding and busy environment
For more information, please review the Position Description.
In this role you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students, supporting their growth and development in a supportive and nurturing environment.
About you
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about education and working with students.
Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:
- understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
- a genuine interest in supporting the learning and development of students
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
- the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
- genuine care for the wellbeing of students
- adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting
- Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role would be highly regarded
Experience in a similar role or working with children is desirable but not essential. 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 sure 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 2
- 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
How to Apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application below
- Provide a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your demonstrated capabilities
- 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 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 Shalom College, Bundaberg on 07 4155 8111.
- 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: Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
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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