Classroom Support Officer - Mt Maria College, PETRIE

Job Reference 24052_09/12/24
Closing date January 26, 2025
Location Armstrong Street, Petrie QLD, Australia
Status Contract

About this job

Estimated start date:  January 2025
Position tenure:  Fixed Term | Part Time
Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure durationFor 2025 school year
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Support Officer Level 3(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Mt Maria College Petrie is a systemic co-educational secondary college within the Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese. Our Vision is to provide a holistic Catholic Christian education that inspires, motivates and challenges students and empower them to be life-long learners, who actively contribute to the transformation of our world through example, service and leadership. As a member of the Marist Schools Australia Network, the College embeds the Marist Charism across all areas or our College community.

The College is conveniently located to public transport and UniSC. Mt Maria College, Petrie offers multiple educational opportunities and pathways and prides itself on the strong sense of community and family spirit. Promoting the Catholic faith, personal formation and building confidence and self-esteem are paramount within our college community.

The College motto, Lead by Example, also shapes the culture of teaching and learning at the school. We aim to embed in our students a love of learning through a dynamic and responsive curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students inclusive of those with tertiary aspirations and vocational educational pathways. We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, with a strong focus on building resilience, accountability, and wellbeing to maximise learning in the classroom. This is to equip our students with strong minds and compassionate hearts to make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others. Explore our school website to learn more about us.


Holistic Catholic education In the Marist Tradition: Presence, Love of Work, Family Spirit, Simplicity and In the Way of Mary



We are looking for a Classroom Support Officer to join our Dynamic Learning Support Team in 2025.  This person will need to have their Certificate 3 in Education Support or be presently studying this qualification.  You will be required to support students in Years 7-12 in the classroom and may also assist with the planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for students including the use of technology and learning support activities.  You may also supervise students on other specific learning activities such as excursions, incursions and sport carnivals.  You will be part of a team that improves students learning outcomes by providing support and advice on supporting students with diverse learning needs.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 


Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Contact:   Andree Batson
Contact number:   32855500
Contact email:   spetrie@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date:     26-Jan-2025