Location: Burdekin Catholic High School, AyrPosition: School Officer - Assisted Student Learning (ASL)Commencing Date: 8 July , 2024Tenure: Term Time, Fixed TermHourly Rate: $30.62 - $31.29 per hour pending experienceClosing Date: Monday, 17 June 2024 unless filled priorBurdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is a secondary co-educational school for students in Years 7 to 12. The school is a member of the Marist Brothers' network and has strong links with St Francis School, Ayr and St Colman's School, Home Hill enabling a total experience of Catholic education for the student. The school provides quality education with a broad curriculum base within a caring Christian environment. Opportunities exist for those students seeking an academic education along with those seeking a more vocational direction.Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.About the roleBurdekin Catholic High School, Ayr is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (ASL). This is a fixed term, term time position completing 25 hours per week for the duration of the 2024 teaching year.The primary purpose of the School Officer - Assisting Student Learning is to contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by collaborating with teachers and student support services to provide support and guidance which assists students in their learning and development. The School Officer - Assisting Student Learning provides efficient and high-quality support to teachers with the preparation and/or enhancement of learning materials for learning and teaching and ensure all duties are completed to an acceptable standing as determined by the classroom teacher, student support services and Principal.About youExperienceAbility to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environmentDemonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and ExcelDemonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and/or special needs is desirable.SkillsUnderstanding and ability to develop links between the school communityGood oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and communityGood written, verbal, visual and non-verbal communication skills to ensure positive engagement with staff, parents and visitorsSound computer literacy capacity to work in partnership with classroom teachers.AttributesEnthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitudeConfident, well-presented and engaging with a personal warmth that engenders mutual respect with staff, parents and visitorsFlexible and responsive to the needs of the school community and driven to achieve the best outcomes for students.Mandatory CriteriaCurrent Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland GovernmentCurrent Driver's LicenceAbility to travel within the Catholic Diocese of TownsvilleAbility to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe mannerCertificate III in Education Support or a commitment towards completing this qualificationCurrent First aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)Previous experience in the education sectorSome employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.What we offerCompetitive Hourly RateModern facilities, equipment and resourcesAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)Deferred Salary SchemeAccess to corporate health schemesAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramWellbeing programs and initiativesHow to applyComplete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of two professional refereesUpload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position descriptionApplications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 17 June 2024 unless filled priorYour personal information is collected, stored and treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy .Yes I agree to the privacy statement *Personal Details * Required field First name *Last name *E-mail *Phone * Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)Questions Work RightsIt is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia.Please choose one: *I am an Australian CitizenI am a permanent resident of Australia or NZ citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passportI am a non citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights and I consent to this being verifiedHave you previously worked for Townsville Catholic Education? * YesNoIf Yes, please provide further details.DiversityDo you identify as any of the following? I identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander personI am from a non-English speaking backgroundQualificationsPlease confirm any relevant qualifications. For example, Bachelor of Education, Certificate III Education Support, etc.You will be required to attach copies of any qualifications as evidence. *Professional Registration/MembershipPlease confirm your registration or membership details. For example, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) etc.When are you available to commence? *What previous experience do you have that directly relates to this role?Work Health and SafetyIt is important for us to ensure that your health and safety is protected in the workplace. Are there any specific health problems, pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on your ability to safely perform the inherent (essential) requirements of the position you are making application for? * YesNoIf Yes, please provide details.Due to the nature of particular roles, some employees may be required to undergo pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the role, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission. Do you consent? * YesNoThe Criminal Law (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act 1986 outlines the requirement to disclose convictions where an application is being made for specified positions.Have you been convicted, found guilty or otherwise had any criminal offence proven against you? * YesNoIf Yes, please provide further details.Have you been charged with any criminal offence which is not yet before a court, or yet to be fully determined by a court or still pending before a court? * YesNoIf Yes, please provide further details.RefereesWe require you to nominate at least two (2) professional referees. These people will be required to speak to your work performance as it pertains to the position you are applying for. Please provide your nominated referees' name, position title, organisation, contact number and email address. We also ask that you approach your nominated referees prior to providing their details to Townsville Catholic Education to confirm their willingness to participate in our recruitment processes.Referee 1 *Referee 2 *Declaration:I declare that the information I have entered into this application including that contained in any supporting documentation is true, complete and correct. I understand that a false statement, omission or dishonest answer to any questions may be grounds for my application being disqualified from the recruitment process, or if subsequently employed, may result in termination of employment. * The information provided in this application is true, complete and correct.#J-18808-Ljbffr
