<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> • Support secondary hearing impaired students with learning, organisational, emotional or communication difficulties by applying strategies as directed by their teachers or identified in their behaviour or learning plans.<br> • Support effective communication between students, their teachers and peers by clarifying, repeating or note taking.<br> • Support student participation in extra-curricular activities and events such as excursions.<br> • Assist in the preparation of student resources.<br> • Work as part of a team, always maintaining confidentiality of private or sensitive information.<br> • Following procedures and practices as identified in St Mary’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework.<br><strong>Additional duties:</strong><br> • Fulfil other duties as directed by the Principal or Deputy Principal.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p> <p>Applicants will be required to demonstrate the appropriate professional standards as follows:</p> <ol> <li>Ability to perform the role of an Educational Support (Learning Support Officer) in accordance with the statement of duties.</li> <li>An understanding of and/or experience in supporting students with disabilities.</li> <li>Willingness to be flexible and an ability to work as a member of a team</li> <li>Ability to present a professional, positive, warm and calm and remain professional by maintaining high levels of confidentiality</li> <li>A demonstrated understanding of child safety and of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Child Safety</strong><br> The successful applicant will:<br> • Be familiar with and comply with the school's child-safe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety<br> • Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students<br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Who May Apply</strong><br> Holders of a Certificate in Education Support, Disability Support, or similar. <i>(those currently working towards completing study in this area are encouraged to apply)</i><br> People suitable to engage in child-connected work.</p> <p><br> Applicants must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check.</p> <p><strong>Classification:</strong> Education Support Range 2 Category B (CEMEA 2022)<br><i>As a PBI, packaging is available to staff up to $15,900 of salary per annum which reduces tax and significantly increase take-home pay.</i></p> <p><strong>Applications Close: Monday 15th December 2025</strong></p>