Education Support Officer

Education Support Officer, Curriculum - Edmund Rice Flexi School, Elizabeth Campus Contract : Continuing, Part-time (0.84FTE) Start Date : 21 January 2026 ABOUT THE ORGANISATION EREA Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,500 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in Sydney. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. ABOUT THE ROLE The Education Support Officer - Curriculum reports to the Head of Campus / Area Principal and / or Delegate, and is responsible to the Area Principal, SA EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. He / she has delegated responsibility to support and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the site. This includes but not limited to : Assisting Teachers with the delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education. Contributing to the development and implementation of the FLC’s objectives and planning. Contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment. Supporting staff in providing resources for activities / programs for young people. Assisting Teachers / Youth Workers with the supervision of young people on excursions, sports day and other classroom activities. Working collaboratively with staff to provide a safe, conductive work environment; and Operate within the context of ERAFSN Policies and Procedures. To view the Position Description, please click HERE ABOUT YOU Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with disenfranchised youth, in an education setting – essential. DHS Working with Children Clearance. Catholic Police Clearance – granted by the Screening & Verification Authority – Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide. A current unrestricted driver’s licence. Knowledge of the causes of educational disengagement and barriers young people in the region face in achieving a year 12 or equivalent qualification. Ability to role model and provide a positive influence for all young people. Capacity to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff at all levels and to work as a team member to achieve positive outcomes. Ability to work with a wide range of industry stakeholders. Willingness to undertake professional development and to pursue continuous improvement. Organised and able to work independently to achieve the goals of the role. Capacity to work within timelines and to complete assigned tasks within set timeframe. Ability to maintain organisational confidentiality; and Good level of IT skills. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p / a Edmund Rice charism Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning Induction, Wellbeing and Professional Development Opportunities Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format) To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Toby Noble, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on or via email Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) 4 JANUARY 2026. 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. Apply Now Edmund Rice Education Australia Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has a zero tolerance of abuse of children. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people therefore, all applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes complying with our Child Safeguarding policy and code of conduct. EREA Flexible Schools Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr