School Officer - Food and Textile Technology Assistant - St Monica's College, Cairns

  • 495107
  • Cairns
  • St Monica's College - Cairns
  • Non-Teaching
  • Term Time - Permanent



Commencement Date: 17 November 2025 or to be negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Type: Term-time, Permanent, 38 hours per week
Salary Range: SOF Level 3 - $34.17 to $35.62 Gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications: 6:00pm, Tuesday 11 November 2025 - Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

St Monica's College, Cairns

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 690 students.  Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

About the Role

St Monica's College is seeking applications for a term-time, permanent Food & Textiles Technology Assistant to join their college. 

The successful applicant is to assist the classroom teacher and the Design Technologies Department as required. General departmental tasks include but are not limited to ordering/shopping, invoicing, preparation and set up of kitchen for practical classes, cutting out and assistance and support in textile practical classes.

The Food and Textiles Technology Aide must possess computer literacy skills; be able to sew and use a range of sewing machines/overlockers and be comfortable with cooking and food preparation.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description: Download File Food & Textile Assistant Position Description - Level 3

Work Requirements

  • Hold a current QLD Blue Card (Working with Children Card)
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • 12.75% 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

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
Mrs Leanne Webster
P:  07 4042 4800
E:  smc.principal@cns.catholic.edu.au

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