School Officer, Classroom Support/Assistant Sports Coach - St Rita's Primary School, VICTORIA POINT
Date: 19 Nov 2025
Location: VICTORIA POINT, QLD, AU, 4165
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
Nestled in the heart of Victoria Point, St Rita’s Primary School proudly serves approximately 435 students. Founded by the Augustinians in 1993, our school community is deeply rooted in our motto: “Work of faith, labour of love and service, and promise of hope”. At St Rita’s, we provide an inclusive, Catholic education to the families of Victoria Point and the Redlands. Our rich history is a testament to our commitment to fostering a welcoming and vibrant community.
Together, our dedicated staff and supportive parents create an environment where educational experiences ignite a lifelong love of learning. We are proud to offer innovative technology to enhance our students’ learning journey. Students in Years 4 to 6 benefit from 1:1 laptop devices, while those in Prep to Year 3 have access to class sets of devices and a dedicated iPad for each classroom.
We honour the traditional custodians of the land, the Quandamooka people, and walk with them in love as a hope-filled community. Join us at St Rita’s, where faith, love, service, and hope guide our mission to empower every student. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Support teachers in delivering powerful strategies that supercharge student learning and success in every subject!
- Location: St Ritas - Victoria Point (P)
- Start date: Commencing January, 2026
- Work hours: 16.00 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer Level 3 - 34.17/hour + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time | Permanent
- This position will be a 50/50 split as a Classroom Support School Officer & the Assistant Sports Coach of St Rita's Soccer/football academy!
- Ad close date: 7 December, 2025
- Contact: Nathan Mulhearn | pvictoriapoint@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
As a School Officer, Classroom Support, you will be responsible for:
- Assisting with the planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for students including the use technology and learning support activities
- Monitoring the progress of students and identifing learning areas to provide evidence-based intervention strategies
- Improving student learning outcomes by providing support and advice on supporting students with diverse learning needs
- Collaborating with school specialists in organising and assisting with intervention groups to coordinate services
- Documenting observation notes, intervention programs and assist in the collation and preparation of classroom materials.
As the Assistant Sports Coach you will be responsible for
- Assisting with equipment and the preperations for, and conducting of, training sessions and/or sporting events
- Monitor the progress of students, including students with learning disabilities
- Ensure the condition of resources and materials are clean and safe to use and arrange the repair or replacement for any damaged item
- Collaborate with school specialists in organising and assisting with indidivual or group sessions
- Supervise small groups and/or individual students in their chosen sport, including utlising some discretion and judgement of chosen actions to achieve outcome
- Coach on rules, tactics and expectations within the sport
- Encourage camraderie and sportsmanship amongst players
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Strong skills in planning, preparing, and delivering effective teaching programs
- Ability to monitor student progress and apply evidence-based interventions
- Expertise in supporting diverse learning needs to improve student outcomes
- Collaborative skills to work with specialists and coordinate intervention groups
- Proficient in documenting observations, managing intervention programs, and preparing classroom materials
- Certificate III in Education Support
- 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.
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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