Learning School Support Officer (Casual) - Mount St Bernard College, Herberton
- Provide relief coverage for absent Learning School Support Officers.
- Assist student learning under the supervision of teaching staff.
- Support students with their physical needs and maintain appropriate behaviours.
Learning School Support Officer (Casual)
Commencement Date: Shifts available from 5 October 2026
Employment Type: Casual, as required
Hourly rate: SOF Level 3 - $42.71 to $44.52 gross per hour (casual loaded rate)
This is an active advertisement with no official end date. Applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of application if suitable.
Mount St Bernard College - Herberton
Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 140 students with a combination of boarders and day students.
About the Role
Mount St Bernard College is seeking applications from suitably experienced candidates for a casual Learning School Support Officer (LSSO) role. The position provides relief coverage for absent LSSO's and requires an individual who can effectively integrate into classroom settings and deliver high-quality support to students and teachers. Demonstrated classroom experience is therefore essential.
Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist student learning, either individually or in groups, under the direct supervision of a teaching staff member.
- Under the direction of teaching staff, prepare and clear away materials for display/use in the classroom.
- Perform within well-established routine tasks associated with the mass production of printed material, including collating, stapling, binding, folding, cutting, etc.
- 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.
- Support students in relation to their physical needs.
- Undertake allocated playground supervision at break times
- Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
For further information about this role, please download the Position Description School Learning Officer Position Description - Level 3
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport membership available
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