Commencement Date: Monday 24 March 2025

Employment Type: Term Time, Fixed Term

Salary Range: $33.17 to $34.58 gross per hour plus 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm, Sunday 16 March 2025

Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education’s newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022 and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.

Our curriculum at Newman Catholic College centres on design, digital and inquiry-based learning. It is strategic in its intent to promote the development of skills such as problem solving, critical analysis, and creative thinking; a curriculum that is innovative, digital and design focused, and forward thinking for all students, wherever they are on their learning journey.

About the Role

The School Learning Officer role is to assist the classroom teacher to meet the learning goals of students who have diverse learning needs within the College.  This may involve meeting the learning needs of the class as a whole.  The ultimate responsibility for delivering classroom content rests with the classroom teacher.  He/she provides direction and guidance to the SLO.  The SLO follows the school code of behaviour when working with students.

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description  ASOC School Learning Officer - Level 3.pdf

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: 

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries: 

Lauretta Graham - Principal
P: 4047 6000
E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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