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School Officer (Science Department & Learning Support)
Commencement Date: Monday, 20 January 2025
Employment Type: Permanent Term-Time / 32h 55m per week (hours may vary up as operational needs arise)
Salary Range: $33.17 to $34.58 gross per hour plus 12.75% Super
Closing Date for Applications: 5pm Friday, 13 December 2024
Good Counsel College, Innisfail
Good Counsel College is a small, but growing, Catholic co-educational secondary school with a strong sense of community and pride that offers a quality and holistic educational experience for students in Years 7-12. It operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns and enjoys collaborative partnerships with Catholic Primary schools in Tully, South Johnstone, Silkwood, Innisfail and Babinda whilst also welcoming students from state and other schools who are seeking a Catholic education for their children and who share our values.
The College strives to provide a quality education for the whole person in a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow, emotionally, spiritually, academically and physically.
About the Role
The successful candidate will initially undertake a 12-month School Officer role within the Science Department. Following the completion of the 12 month contract, the candidate may be deployed to Learning Support to meet the operational requirements of the college.
Candidates with a Certificate IV in Education Support and experience working in a Science Laboratory are highly desirable.
In these roles, the chosen candidate will be required to:
School Officer – Science Department
- Provide practical assistance and guidance to students during practical lessons including students with diverse special needs under the direction of a teacher.
- Assist with evaluating and assessing the learning needs of students under the direction of a teacher.
- Under guidance, assist in science program activities, including experiment design and demonstration.
- Prepare, set up, and dismantle equipment for experiments, ensuring proper disposal of waste materials.
- Handle stock solutions, chemicals, and hazardous materials following established procedures.
- Contribute to stock take, ordering of science resources, and maintenance of equipment database.
- Collaborate with teachers to manage equipment return and storage.
- Enforce safety protocols and participate in housekeeping for efficient laboratory operations.
School Officer – Learning Support
- Provide one–to-one or small group student support.
- Provide student support in the transition to high school.
- Provide emotional care and support.
- Prepare curriculum resources/aides/materials as directed.
- Facilitate social skills and therapy-based programs.
- Under the direction of a teacher or the Diverse Learning Leader, support the implementation of learning goals as identified in Personal Learning Plans.
- Assist students to stay on task in class and assist with modified work.
- Assist with communication, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
- Communicate with teachers about student progress and areas of need as they arise.
- Attend school excursions, activities and camps as required.
- Attend to student personal care needs (eg assist with toileting) as required.
- Assist with the college’s annual processes to support the NCCD data collection.
- Encourage students to develop a sense of responsibility towards their own education.
- Facilitate social interaction, promote independence and assist with personal organisation when required.
- Attend team meetings as required and support collegial learning by sharing learnings with colleagues.
- Undertake ongoing professional development to learn and apply new knowledge and skills that improve the educational outcomes of students.
In addition to:
- Attend team meetings as required and support collegial learning.
- Undertake ongoing professional development to learn and apply new knowledge and skills.
- Playground supervision.
- Other appropriate tasks as directed/requested by the principal
- Undertake ongoing professional development to learn and apply new knowledge and skills that improve the educational outcomes of students.
- Hold a Working with Children Blue 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
- 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
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Position Description - School Officer Science & Learning Support.pdf
Position Description - School Officer Science & Learning Support.pdf
To Apply
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Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.
Enquiries
Mrs Elizabeth Sutton, Deputy Principal
P: 07 4063 5300
E: gcc.gcounsel@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
