School Support Officer - Bentley Park College

Job Reference QLD/FNR598713/24T
Closing date November 6, 2024
Location Cairns region
Type Part-Time
Contact (07) 4040 8164

About this job

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Bentley Park College

Bentley Park College is a state school in Southern Cairns, Far North Queensland, offering a complete Prep to Year 12 education for all children in the family.

Our ‘Pillars of Excellence' - Academia, Citizenship, The Arts, Technology and Sport - frame learning opportunities across Prep to Year 12. Strengths in these areas can be witnessed in students every day at Bentley Park College and is exhibited in the career success of graduates.

About the Role

Appointments in the public sector are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously—the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.

Responsibilities include:

  • In consultation with the Heads of Year be involved in programs under the direction of the assigned teacher to supervise students.
  • Participate in regular monitoring, through observation and evaluation, the effectiveness of programs in improving student outcomes.
  • Refer students to school support services staff and other personnel as required.
  • Maintain quality in the performance of all duties, ensuring adherence to methods, guidelines and procedures while continually seeking improvements in the way work is undertaken.
  • Undertake bus duty if required.
  • Patrol school grounds and nearby streets and escort students to class if required.
  • Participate in professional development sessions in areas relevant to work programs and expectations.
  • Develop strong relationships with students using exceptional interpersonal skills and communication.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply: 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.