School Officer

About Brisbane Catholic Education Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high‑quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self‑discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you’ll be supported to take care of what’s important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education. About our school St Michael’s College is a co‑educational Catholic College welcoming secondary students from Years 7 to 12. Situated high on the hill at Merrimac, the school enjoys coastal breezes and expansive views of the beautiful coastline. At St Michael’s College, we focus on building a culture of Belonging, Care, and Connection, going the extra mile to ensure everyone in our community feels they belong, are cared for, and feel connected. Our strong pastoral program is supported by the College Charism, built on the pillars of Respect, Courage, Justice, Protection, Integrity, and Dedication. Our dedicated teachers, support staff, and leadership team all contribute to the overall success of our students and College. They are well‑trained in contemporary and innovative classroom pedagogy to ensure we deliver a student‑centred, engaging curriculum. Recognised on the Gold Coast for our achievements in academic, cultural, sporting, and vocational fields, we strive to support our students holistically, educating head, heart, body, and spirit. Our Catholic Christian faith is grounded in the charisms of the Christian Brothers (Edmund Rice) and the Sisters of Mercy (Catherine McAuley), underpinning the values and actions of staff and students. We actively support our students’ growth through our approach to Pastoral Care and focused well‑being programs. Additionally, we offer many opportunities for staff to be involved in extracurricular activities through camps, retreats, sports, and clubs. Explore our school website to learn more about us. Summary A student‑focused coordination role, supporting teachers in developing and implementing tailored intervention strategies to enhance learning outcomes for students. Location: St Michaels College – Merrimac (S) Start date: 27 / 01 / 2026 Work hours: 31.25 hours per week Salary: $39.44 / hr + super (School Salary Scale) Status: Term Time Continuing Ad close date: 25 / 11 / 2025 Contact: (07) 5525 4000 About the opportunity The Ready to Learn Room (RTL) Co‑ordinator plays a pivotal role in providing effective leadership that promotes a culture of co‑regulation (to teach self‑regulation), modelling of positive and pro‑social behaviour, and respectful relationships across the College. This position is central to supporting the holistic development of students by fostering a safe, inclusive, and restorative learning environment where every student is encouraged to engage in self‑regulation, and to take responsibility for their choices and actions. The co‑ordinator embraces the principles of responsible thinking and trauma‑aware practices to support positive behaviour and learning. The co‑ordinator works closely with the Pastoral Engagement Team. The co‑ordinator actively models and embeds the principles of the Responsible Thinking Process (RTP), ensuring that the philosophy is consistently understood and applied by both staff and students. By championing the values of accountability, reflection, and growth, the coordinator helps students learn to self‑regulate and re‑engage productively with their learning. In alignment with the College’s commitment to trauma‑informed practice, the RTL Co‑ordinator recognises the diverse needs of students and implements strategies that prioritise emotional safety, connection, and positive behaviour support. Through a trauma‑informed relational approach, the co‑ordinator builds strong partnerships with staff, students, and families to promote wellbeing, learning and meaningful behaviour change. Working collaboratively with the Pastoral Engagement Team, the co‑ordinator oversees the operational and strategic processes related to the RTL, including the referral, documentation, and reintegration of students. They provide guidance to staff in managing challenging behaviours, contribute to case management discussions, and assist in developing proactive behaviour support plans and interventions. The RTL Co‑ordinator acts as an advocate for positive behaviour for learning by supporting staff capacity, supporting students to coregulate, empowering students to make responsible choices, and strengthening the College’s culture of care, respect and personal accountability. The RTL Co‑ordinator works collaboratively with class teachers and other staff members to ensure that whole‑school behaviour management processes, restorative practices, and consistent approaches to student engagement and learning are implemented. This includes supporting teachers, reinforcing shared expectations, and promoting a unified school‑wide commitment to positive behaviour, accountability, and student wellbeing. About you To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including: Experience in assessing and monitoring student progress identifying intervention needs, including for learning disabilities Previously developed teaching methods, materials, and assessments for diverse learning styles Having improved student outcomes, supporting diverse learning needs Collaborated with specialists to develop and coordinate interventions and support Fostered communication with stakeholders to organise and assist with intervention groups Tertiary Qualification at Associate Diploma / Diploma level or equivalent in Education Support For this position you are not required to be Catholic. Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement. Why choose BCE Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programs Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program. Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date. Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane 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. 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 position. 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