Learning Support Officer (LSO)

About the Role

St Joseph’s Primary School is small school, rich on community and inclusion (Little School with a Big Heart) with an enrolment of 27 students. Our team works collaboratively, planning together and supporting each other to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

Learning Support Officer: 1 x Part-time positions (FTE .64)

Period: Ongoing

Commencement Date: 27 January 2026

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

General Work Descriptions

• Assist student learning, where discretion and judgement is required
• Participate in the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of student learning
• Assist student with classroom activities
• Under the general supervision and direction of teaching staff, undertake specialist assistance to student in specific learning areas
• 8:30- 3.30pm four days a week

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi- Enterprise Agreement 2022.  

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Commitment to Catholic Ethos
• Commitment to Child Safe Practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including team building and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Completion of Year 12 and a Certificate III in Education Support (or willingness to complete)
• Working with Children Card- (Employee)
• Application to include names of three referees
• A full Curriculum Vitae

Our staff demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. We welcome applicants with experience working within Catholic Education but also give a commitment to warmly welcoming new staff from other sectors or non-education backgrounds.

How to apply

Further information on this exciting opportunity and application process can be found by contacting Principal, Mrs Kirsten Daly.

Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and the attached application with three professional referees. Application for Employment LSO 2025 are to be emailed to principal@stjorbost.catholic.edu.au

Applications close 25th November 2025.   We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary school is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of children.  Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks.