School Officer (Cultural Liaison - Identified) - St Peter's Primary School, CABOOLTURE
Date: 3 Sept 2026
Location: CABOOLTURE, QLD, AU, 4510
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
St Peter’s is a Catholic primary school situated in central Caboolture, with an enrolment of more than 690 students supported by 75 dedicated staff. As a proud Josephite school, we live the vision of St Mary MacKillop — “Never see a need without doing something about it.” This guiding principle shapes our culture, our relationships, and our commitment to serving our community.
St Peter’s has a long and proud tradition of providing quality Catholic education to families in the Caboolture region. We are a school of high expectations, where every staff member is dedicated to growing the whole child — academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our first‑class facilities, including our on‑site Aquatic Centre for swimming lessons, provide rich and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
Our central location places us within walking distance of the Caboolture train station and a range of popular food options, making access convenient for staff and families. St Peter’s also enjoys a vibrant staff social club, fostering strong collegial relationships and a positive, supportive workplace culture.
At St Peter’s, we educate for the future by preparing 21st Century learners who are successful, creative, confident, active, informed, and empowered to shape and enrich our world. Our approach to learning is underpinned by effective pedagogy and contemporary learning environments that are engaging, motivational, and relevant.
We believe that every child is capable of success, and this belief is reflected in our high expectations for learning progress and achievement. Every student is supported and challenged to reach their full potential.
To learn more about our community, our programs, and our vision for learning, explore our school website.
Summary
St Peter's Primary School, Caboolture, is seeking a School Officer (Cultural Liaison - Identified) to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, strengthen community connections, and promote culturally inclusive learning and wellbeing across the school. This part-time role is 11 hours per week across 2 days (5.5 hours per day), with flexibility on the days worked.
Provide essential financial support across various tasks, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school.
- Location: St Peters School - Caboolture
- Contract date: Commencing January 2027
- Work hours: 11 hours per week (2 Days per week)
- Salary: School Officer Level 3 $34.17 ph + 12.75% Super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Fixed Term (Until end of 2027 School Year)
- Ad close date: 27th September 2026
- Contact: Russell Davey | pcaboolture@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Providing a wide range of support to the school leadership team to effectively manage financial matters
- Using various software applications to effectively process and maintain accurate financial records, draft, update and format standard documents and input financial data
- Responding to enquiries ensuring accurate and relevant information is provided in a timely manner, resolving concerns or issues and recording correspondence according to processes and procedures
- Assisting in the development, maintenance and operations of systems and databases including recommending improvements
- Assisting with the coordination of staff and student training.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Experience in supporting senior leadership in managing financial matters
- Proficiency in using software to process and maintain accurate financial records and documents
- Strong communication skills to handle enquiries and resolve issues promptly
- Experience in developing, maintaining, and improving systems and databases
- Ability to assist in coordinating staff and student training
- Certificate in Finance or related field highly regarded
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. 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 checks 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.
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 position.
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