Start Date: 23 January 2027
Employment Type: Term-Time, Permanent Position - 12 hours per week (hours and days to be negotiated with the successful applicant)
Hourly Rate: SOF Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour + 12.75% superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 6.00pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.
The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica’s College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.
The Sports Assistant will assist the Sport and HPE Department teachers and staff as required. They work to ensure that the college sporting facilities including sport equipment and sport fields are maintained as directed by the Head of Sport, Joint Facilities Coordinator, HPE staff and the College Leadership Team. The Sports Assistant is a self-motivated team member who shows initiative and can complete designated tasks with limited supervision.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description: 
ASOC Sports Assistant Position Description.pdf
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Principal
Mrs Leanne Webster
P: 07 4042 4800
E: smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
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