• Part -Time Continuing, Monday - Thursday (includes a 6-month probation period)
• Start:  As soon as can be negotiated.
• Level 4 $69,125 (per annum pro rata)

Rockhampton Flexible Learning Centre is a coeducational Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition.

It has a clear commitment to social justice and stands in solidarity with disadvantaged people of all social, cultural and religious backgrounds with a particular sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. The school provides holistic learning experiences that address the social needs of students, and promotes their emotional, cognitive, spiritual and academic development.

EREA provides a supportive, flexible working environment where we are committed to supporting the ongoing professional learning of all staff members including specific targeting programs as identified.  We endeavour to employ people that have the drive and motivation to work towards successful outcomes for our young people.

What is the role?

The Education Support Officer (ESO) reports to the Head of Campus, Townsville Flexible Learning Centre. Their responsibility is to support a teacher in the development and delivery of targeted, intensive literacy and numeracy programs. The ESO will work one-on-one and in small group support.

They will develop Personal Learning Plans and collect data (particularly ACSF and NCCD adjustments). They will undertake administrative duties such as the preparation of resources, wellbeing support and follow-up. The ESO provides educational and wellbeing support to the young people of the campus including engagement and program activities.

They work collaboratively and are supported by Teachers, Youth/Social Workers, the Program Coordinator, the Inclusive Education Co-ordinator, AHOCs and the Principal.

Key Responsibilities & Experience

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.  
• Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure. 
• Appropriate qualifications and/ or relevant professional experience. 
• Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses. 
• Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility. 
• Ability to develop and implement a range of appropriate strategies to support young people with their learning; 
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team; 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders; 
• Demonstrated experience in delivering one-on-one and small group targeted middle- school literacy and numeracy programmes is essential; 
• An understanding of Personal Learning Plans and data collection (particularly ACSF and NCCD adjustments) is desirable. 

 For full details of the position please refer to the Position Description by clicking Apply Now.

Employee benefits include:

• Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (if an employee co-contribution is made)
• Salary Sacrificing options
• Induction, Wellbeing and Professional Development Opportunities
• Dedicated support to assist new youth workers

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.