Classroom Support Assistant - First Nations Education - Shalom College

Position: Classroom Support Assistant (First Nations Education)
Commencement Date: 19 January 2026
Employment Status: Term-time Continuing
Hours per week: 30
Hourly rate: $34.19 - $35.64 (pending experience and responsibilities)
Applications Close: Wednesday 12 November 2025

About us

With a vibrant working environment, Shalom College, Bundaberg (Year 7 – Year 12) provides excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers and staff in both their vocation of working in a school and other aspects of their lives.

Your Role

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate educator for the position of Classroom Support Assistant (First Nations Education) to join our team at Shalom College, Bundaberg. This is a term-time continuing position for 30hpw, commencing from January 2026.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities.
• An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and school staff to improve educational outcomes through targeted and direct academic support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. For further information about this role please review the Position Description. 

About you

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals who are passionate about education and working with students.

Applications are welcome from anyone who would support the school's ethos and possess the following are encouraged to apply:

• understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school
• a genuine interest in supporting the learning and development of students
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality in dealing with young people and their needs
• the ability to work well either individually or collaboratively in a team and to accept direction and support
• genuine care for the wellbeing of students
• adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic educational setting
• Tertiary qualifications at Certificate level or equivalent knowledge, qualifications and experience relevant to this role would be highly regarded

Experience in a similar role or working with children is desirable but not essential. We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities. 

We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range 
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75% 
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application below
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 
• Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Gail Norris, Deputy Principal, Shalom College, Bundaberg on 07 4155 8111.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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