Position: Teacher Assistant (Visual Arts)
Commencement Date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Term-Time
Hours per week: 25
Hourly rate: $34.19 - $35.64 (pending experience)
Applications Close: 15 August 2025
Holy Spirit College is a Catholic co-educational Years 7-12 college within the Diocese of Rockhampton, with an enrolment in 2023 of nearly 1200 students. At the heart of all that we do, is a commitment to Catholic values and the provision of a high quality education within an environment that is supportive and caring.
About the role
Exciting opportunities exist for a Teacher Assistant within our Visual Arts department. The Teacher Assistant (Visual Arts) sources and maintains specialty Art supplies for the Visual Art Department and assists Teachers with student learning, either individually or in groups.
This is a term-time (25hpw) continuing position for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
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
About You
The successful applicant will have relevant qualifications and/or experience and an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic Education.
What we offer
- Competitive salary - School Officer Level 3, hourly rate $34.19 - $35.64 (dependent on experience)
- Superannuation up to 12.75% contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable, if moving from another Catholic Education employer)
- Corporate health insurance
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
Mandatory Criteria
- 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
- Complete the application form below
- Upload a cover letter addressing addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the role.
- Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of (3) three professional referees
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Holy Spirit College, Mackay, 07 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 Friday, 15 August 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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