Emerging Leaders Coordinator and/ or Assiting Student Learning

Location
Ingham QLD
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Annual leave
Salary packaging
 
Full job description
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Term Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $35.99 per hour
Closing Date: Monday, 18 August 2025 unless filled prior

Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham is a co-educational Year 7 to 12 college that offers outstanding educational opportunities to approximately 370 students within a supportive and caring environment. The College is recognised throughout Northern Queensland as a school that has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields. Students are offered a diverse curriculum in modern, well-equipped facilities with impressive grounds and sports ovals.

About the role

Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham is seeking an experienced and dedicated Emerging Leaders Coordinator and/or Assiting Student Learning officer. This is a term time, permanent position completing 18-30 hours per week.

The primary purpose of the Emerging Leaders Coordinator is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist Indigenous students with learning and development. This role also provides quality, timely and efficient coordination and administration support to the Emerging Leaders Project. The Emerging Leaders Coordinator works under the guidance of the College Principal, Emerging Leaders Project Officer and Indigenous Education Advisers to provide assistance to Indigenous students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs.

The role holder will be required to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality in the performance of all duties and the ability to prioritise the work demands of the college and the Emerging Leaders Project.

About You

Experience

Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the learning needs of First Nations students
Ability to provide information and support to stakeholders regarding First Nations communities
Demonstrated experience in an operational/administrative support position, preferably within a corporate services function, with the provision of focused professional, administrative and secretariat support at a high level
Advanced knowledge of office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements
Experience and proficiency in the use of Google and Microsoft Office Suites at an advanced level
Demonstrated experience of contemporary office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements.
Skills

Understanding and ability to develop links between the school and First Nations communities
Demonstrated knowledge of meeting procedures and planning
Conference and event organisation and associated protocols including catering and travel logistics
Knowledge of record management systems
Ability to exercise discretion and judgement whilst achieving outcomes within time constraints.
Attributes

Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines, and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work
Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to process improvement in a complex environment
Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with a proactive attitude.
Mandatory Criteria

Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
Minimum certificate level or higher qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Current Driver’s Licence
Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
Desirable Criteria

Certificate IV in Business Administration
Knowledge and experience of First Nations culture, and the unique challenges faced by First Nations Students
Previous experience in the education field would be considered advantageous.
For more information please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

Competitive hourly rate
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
Modern facilities, equipment and resources
Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
Deferred Salary Scheme
Access to corporate health schemes
Induction processes and professional learning programs
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Well-being programs and initiatives
Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. 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 want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

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 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.

How to apply


Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees
Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
Upload a current resume
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Close Date: 3.00pm Monday, 18 August 2025 unless filled prior.

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