Job No: TCE4778
Location: Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr
Salary Range: $34.17 to $35.62 per hour pending experience
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated School Officer - Emerging Leaders Coordinator to work in a term‑time, fixed‑term capacity completing 18 hours per week (days negotiable). The role commences on 14 June 2026 and will conclude on 4 December 2026.
In this role, you will coordinate and run the day‑to‑day administration of the Emerging Leaders program, driving key initiatives such as Personalised Leadership Agreements (PLAs), student mentoring, information sessions, and First Nations homeroom and tutoring classes. You will directly support the academic, pastoral and mentoring needs of Indigenous students, collaborating closely with the Careers Advisor to foster positive post‑school pathways and transition plans. Acting as a vital bridge within the school community, you will liaise with the First Nations Teacher, school leadership, TCEO staff and families using professional judgement and discretion. Crucially, you will champion the Catholic ethos and mission of Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) through active compliance with organisational policies, ongoing professional development, and an unwavering commitment to WHS and mandatory student protection obligations.
Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.
Townsville Catholic Education 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 staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults‑at‑risk.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate day‑to‑day administration of the Emerging Leaders program
* Lead initiatives such as PLAs, student mentoring, information sessions and First Nations homeroom tutoring classes
* Support academic, pastoral and mentoring needs of Indigenous students
* Collaborate with the Careers Advisor to foster post‑school pathways and transition plans
* Act as a bridge between First Nations Teacher, school leadership, TCEO staff and families using professional judgement
* Champion the Catholic ethos and mission of TCE, ensuring adherence to organisational policies, WHS, student protection obligations.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Working With Children Check (Blue Card) before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy
Benefits
* Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
* Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
* Salary packagingoptions
* Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender
About Townsville Catholic Education
Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who work together to produce excellent outcomes for students. Our staff are recognised as central to achieving our mission.
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