<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Tuesday, 27 January 2026&nbsp;<br><strong>Application Closing Date: </strong>Thursday, 11 December 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Part-Time (33 hours - 3 days per fortnight), Temporary&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p>St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a K-12 state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Year 12 college that provides opportunities for students to be known, valued and challenged for the 13 years of their formal education and beyond. We aim to develop confident, independent young adults in richly resourced learning environments designed to engage students. The college is situated in close proximity to future university campuses, the South-West Rail Link and M5, on a beautiful, spacious property. It is an exciting time for the College as we will welcome our first Year 12 cohort in 2026. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly-skilled leaders and educators to work in one of Sydney's fastest growing regions.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong>&nbsp;<br><br> Joining <u>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</u> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $95,945. Base salary ranges from $65,508 to $85,665. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>As a <strong>Learning Support Officer</strong> you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered support within a Catholic learning environment. You will bring:</p> <ul> <li>a commitment to Catholic Education, with a clear understanding of the vision and mission of Catholic Schools and a willingness to support the faith formation of students</li> <li>the ability to provide individualised, targeted and effective feedback to support student improvement</li> <li>the ability to create a culture of excellence and high expectations through positive support of student learning</li> <li>highly developed interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate with parents, students and staff</li> <li>the ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member</li> <li>the ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful</li> <li>a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students</li> <li>a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification or currently studying a university degree in education.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV &amp; cover letter</li> <li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li> <li>three referees (including your current employer/principal).</li> </ul> <p>Please note that candidates may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.</p> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p> <p>If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety&nbsp;</strong><br><u>Click here</u> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)&nbsp;</strong><br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p> <p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>