Casual Primary and Secondary Student Learning Assistants - Teacher Aides - MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
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Cairns
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MacKillop Catholic College - Mount Peter
Casual Student Learning Assistants
Commencement Date: Casual Position - as required
Employment Type: Casual Position
Salary Range: SOF Level 3 - $42.71 - 44.52 gross per hour
Applications Close: 12.00pm, Friday 20th February 2026
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.
About the Role
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for casual Primary and Secondary Student Learning Assistants - Teacher Aides to join their team.
On a casual basis, successful applicants will be available at short notice to cover staff absences as they arise.
Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:
Assist student learning, either individually or in groups, where some discretion and judgement are involved in evaluating and assessing (under the supervision of an academic staff member(s)) the learning needs of students.
- Within routines, methods and procedures carry out liaison between the school, the student and the student’s family where some discretion and judgement are involved.
- Under direct and/or routine supervision, perform tasks of limited complexity, associated with classroom learning experiences, such as assisting teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs.
- Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
- Support students in relation to their physical needs where some discretion and judgement are involved.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
ASOC SLA PD L3.pdf
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
What we offer
- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport Membership available
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.
Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
Enquires
Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
P: 07 4081 7600
E: hr.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
CEDC