School Officer - Emerging Leaders Coordinator

Townsville Catholic Education • Annandale, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a School Officer - Emerging Leaders Coordinator for Southern Cross Catholic College in Townsville, Queensland. The role supports First Nation students’ learning and development in collaboration with teachers, providing appropriate advice, practical support and guidance. It also delivers timely and efficient coordination and administrative support to the Emerging Leaders Project.

Working under the guidance of the College Principal, Emerging Leaders Project Officer and First Nation Education Advisers, the role helps students optimise learning outcomes in a supported environment through cultural and educational programs. The position requires discretion, confidentiality and the ability to prioritise the demands of the college and the project. The successful candidate will embrace the school’s Catholic values and mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment.

This is a fixed-term, term-time position for 14 hours per week across four days. It commences on 18 January 2027 and concludes on 3 December 2027. A paid Queensland Blue Card is required before commencement, along with working-with-children checks and background referencing.

Requirements

• A paid Queensland Blue Card before commencement, in accordance with the No Card, No Start policy.
• Successful completion of working-with-children checks and background referencing.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritise the work demands of the college and the Emerging Leaders Project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to provide First Nation students with advice, practical support and guidance for learning and development.
• Coordinate and provide timely, efficient administrative support to the Emerging Leaders Project.
• Work under the guidance of the College Principal, Emerging Leaders Project Officer and First Nation Education Advisers to support student learning outcomes.
• Assist First Nation students through cultural and educational programs in a supported environment.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality while prioritising the work demands of the college and the Emerging Leaders Project.
• Embrace the school’s Catholic values and mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming and supportive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.
• Salary packaging options.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer, regardless of gender.
• Deferred Salary Scheme.
• A supportive, flexible working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed