<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $73,725&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time appointments available | 38 hours per fortnight&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Merici College&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7 to 12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma&nbsp;Programme&nbsp;(Years 11 to 12) and the Middle Years&nbsp;Programme&nbsp;(Years 7 to 10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Health and PE Classroom Assistant plays a key role in supporting students with varying learning and social needs. You will partner with teachers to implement effective support strategies, prepare resources, and assist students during lessons, excursions, and school activities. This role is ideal for someone committed to inclusion, student wellbeing, and helping young people participate fully in school life.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration</li> <li>Certificate III in School-based Education Support or be undertaking an Initial Teacher Education university program of study</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning&nbsp;centres&nbsp;to deliver quality education outcomes for students.&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information about the School please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.merici.act.edu.au/%20">website</a>.&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Kathleen Garvie on 02 6243 4100&nbsp;or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Health%20and%20PE%20Classroom%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Health%20and%20PE%20Classroom%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Health%20and%20PE%20Classroom%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kathleen.garvie@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Health%20and%20PE%20Classroom%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Health%20and%20PE%20Classroom%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Health%20and%20PE%20Classroom%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506625/health-and-pe-classroom-assistant">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>