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School Officer - St James Primary School, COORPAROO

School Officer - St James Primary School, COORPAROO

Brisbane Catholic Education

Coorparoo

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
14 December 2022

Job overview

St James Primary School Coorparoo is a co-educational Catholic school with approximately 180 children. Our school is a small, close-knit community that strongly values inclusivity, high quality teaching and learning and partnerships between staff, parents and students. St James Primary School Coorparoo has a Good Samaritan and Augustinian tradition and we strive to live by our school motto: “LEARN and ACT with HEART and MIND”.

Explore our school website to learn more about us.



About the role

We are seeking a School Officer to undertake a range of tasks in supporting the needs of students, under the direction of the teacher, in our Year Two classroom. 

Duties include:

  • general classroom support (in the areas of literacy and numeracy)
  • preparation of resources and clearing learning materials
  • using technology to support learning activities
  • administrative duties such as photocopying and filing

Ideally you will have:
  • previous experience as a School Officer and/or hold a minimum a Cert 3 in Educational Support
  • proven communication and interpersonal skills
  • an understanding of the work of a Year Two classroom
  • a willingness to work as part of a team

You will also demonstrate an ability and initiative to apply your skills in supporting students to achieve successful learning outcomes.
Please address the criteria outlined above in your online letter of application.


To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.


Estimated start date: 
Commencing January 2023

Position tenure:  Fixed Term

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration (where Fixed Term)2023 school year

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 5 days/week (30 hours/week) Monday to Friday

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3 - $30.97 per hour

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

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 role.


Contact:   Rachelle Gibson

Contact number:   0400 926 646

Contact email:   rmgibson@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date:     14-Dec-2022

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

About Archdiocese of Brisbane

Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.

Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.​​​​​​

Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. 

Work in one of our BCE schools

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.  

Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.

Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.

We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network​ of schools:

  • ​Teaching
  • Senior and Middle Leadership
  • Specialist positions
  • Non teaching support roles
  • Graduate teaching


With a vibrant working environment, we provide generous benefits for employees, highly value professional and career development, supporting our people to deliver excellence in their profession and excellent outcomes for our schools. 

Experience a genuine sense of unity and connectedness that is synonymous with Catholic Education.  Building and nurturing meaningful relationships and enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie across our school, student, parent and BCE Office communities. 

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