<p><strong>Learning Support Officer Term 3 2026</strong></p> <p>Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Replacement Position Part Time (0.79 FTE)<br> Applications Close: Wednesday 14 October 2026</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>St Brigid's Primary School in Officer is seeking a Learning Support Officer to join our team. The position commences as soon as possible. This is an Ongoing, Education Support Employee, Category B Level 2 position under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the Fixed-Term Replacement 0.79 FTE position of Education Support Officer to commence in July 2026.&nbsp; This is an Education Support Employee Category B Level 2 position under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will be available to work 5 days per week. 8:45am - 3:15pm daily. This is a fixed-term replacement position commencing Wednesday 27 January 2027 and finishing Wednesday 26 January 2028.&nbsp;</p> <p>Staff employed at St Brigid's must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to adhering to all Child Safety Policies and Procedures, maintaining a child safe school environment. This includes but is not limited to reading and signing a St Brigid's Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct prior to commencement.&nbsp;</p> <p>All positions are classified under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.</p> <p>The successful applicant will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified, demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to deliver the appropriate curriculum to a range of educational abilities, and be able to provide care and support for students whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position Description</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Child Safety</strong></p> <ul> <li>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&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students</li> <li>Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Professional Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Commit to ongoing professional development in your area of work</li> <li>Be open to researching areas of interest relevant to directions provided in the school’s strategic plan</li> <li>Continue development of ICT skills as technologies evolve</li> <li>Be an active member of a relevant professional association as duties permit</li> </ul> <p><strong>General Duties</strong></p> <ul> <li>Contribute to a healthy and safe work environment for yourself and others and comply with all safe work policies and procedures</li> <li>Attend school meetings and after school services/assemblies, sporting events, mass, community and faith days as required by the Principal</li> <li>Demonstrate professional and collegiate relationships with colleagues</li> <li>Other duties as directed by the Principal</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SELECTION CRITERIA</strong></p> <p><strong>Commitment to Catholic Education</strong></p> <ul> <li>A demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Commitment to Child Safety</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working with children&nbsp;</li> <li>A demonstrated understanding of child safety</li> <li>A demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children</li> <li>Be a suitable person to engage in child-connected work&nbsp;</li> <li>Must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check</li> </ul> <p><strong>Education and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Certificate III or higher in Education Support is preferred</li> <li><i>Desired</i>: Relevant post-graduate studies (or working towards such qualifications)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills/Attributes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to work as part of a team&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with children, parents and the school community</li> <li>Demonstrated capacity to participate in a range of school activities, e.g. school sports, sacramental programs, liturgies, school camps/excursions&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in policy development and advanced policy writing skills, with strong attention to detail&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to manage complex tasks with minimal supervision</li> <li>Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders&nbsp;</li> <li>Capacity to work to tight time lines</li> <li>Proven capacity to work independently</li> <li>Sound organisational skills including strong attention to detail</li> <li>Proven time-management skills</li> <li>Leadership qualities&nbsp;</li> <li>Self-motivation&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability and willingness to accept policy directives&nbsp;</li> <li> <p>Maturity in decision making</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close: 9:00am on Wednesday 14 October 2026</strong></p> <p>The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p> <p>Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Principal, at the addresses listed below. Please include:</p> <ul> <li>a personal letter</li> <li>current Curriculum Vitae (CV)&nbsp;</li> <li>document addressing key selection criteria</li> <li>Application for Employment, including three referees (<a href="https://stbofficer.catholic.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>document is found on our school website under Employment</u></a>)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Principal:</strong> Mr. Rian Prestwich<br><strong>Email:&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:principal@stbofficer.catholic.edu.au?subject=2027%20Fixed-Term%20Learning%20Support%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u>principal@stbofficer.catholic.edu.au</u></a><br><strong>Phone:</strong> 5943 2447<br><strong>Address:</strong> 110 Bayview Road, Officer, VIC. 3809</p>