Defence School Mentor - Mt Maria College, MITCHELTON
Date: 14 Oct 2025
Location: MITCHELTON, QLD, AU, 4053
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
Mt Maria College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with an enrolment of over 1160 students. A school in the Marist tradition, we also draw upon the richness of the Good Samaritan and Good Shepherd charisms as we bring faith and learning to life for our students.
Our passionate staff are committed to preparing this generation of young people for the future – nurturing strong minds and igniting compassionate hearts. While our students leave our College with an excellent education, we are just as proud that they graduate with well-developed life skills, nurtured faith, strong friendships, and positive values fashioned by the rich experiences they share at our College. All members of our College community are valued, respected and encouraged to maximise their opportunities. Our contemporary campus is located in the heart of Mitchelton, easily accessible by rail and bus. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Support Defence students and their families by delivering specialised, on-site assistance that fosters wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement within the school community.
- Location: MitcheltonEnoggera-Mt Maria College (S)
- Start date: Commencing ASAP | End Date: 04/12/2026
- Work hours: 15 hours per week
- Salary: $34.1716/hr + super
- Status: Part-time | Fixed Term
- Ad close date: 02/11/2025
- Contact: (07) 3550 3400
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the integration of new Defence students into the school environment by fostering a sense of belonging and connection.
- Providing age-appropriate social and emotional support to Defence students that complements and enhances existing school-based services.
- Informing Defence families about the school environment and connecting them with relevant Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) programs that support student development.
- Raising awareness and building capacity among school staff to respond to the social and emotional needs of students from Defence families by sharing insights into the Defence lifestyle, its impacts, and available supports through the Defence School Mentor Program (DSMP) and DMFS.
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of the Defence lifestyle and developing meaningful relationships with Defence students to foster trust and engagement.
- Utilising software applications to process and maintain accurate records, drafting, updating, and formatting standard documents, and handling sensitive information with discretion under the guidance of senior team members.
- Responding to enquiries promptly and accurately, resolving concerns, and recording correspondence in line with established procedures.
- Establishing collaborative relationships across the school community to support the wellbeing and success of Defence students.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Supporting Defence students and families through inclusive, on-site assistance
- Providing age-appropriate social and emotional support aligned with school services
- Using software systems to manage records and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Demonstrating understanding of the Defence community and its impact on student wellbeing
- Holding relevant qualifications or experience in education, youth work, or community support
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work within Australia for the period of appointment
- Currently hold or ability to obtain Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement
- Current/valid Queensland Driver’s Licence, if required.
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.
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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