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Learning Support Officer (LSO) - Part-time, Fixed-term

St Francis Xavier - Ballarat East

BALLARAT EAST, VIC

Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.76 FTE)

Applications Close: 16 February 2026

Applications are sought for a suitable Learning Support Officer (LSO) whose role is to work with teachers in assisting children, particularly those with diverse needs.

St Francis Xavier Primary School is a Catholic primary school governed by Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL). The school provides education for approximately 480 students from Foundation to Year Six and is located in a rural pocket of Ballarat East, just minutes from the Ballarat CBD. Our school has a proud tradition of delivering high-quality Catholic education and pastoral care to children from Ballarat and surrounding districts.   Applications are invited from suitably experienced and appropriately qualified candidates for the position of Learning Support Officer (LSO). This is a part-time, fixed-term role, working Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:15pm, commencing Term 1, 2026. The successful applicant will: <ul> <li>Demonstrate a strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission and values of the school</li> <li>Show a clear commitment to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children</li> <li>Work collaboratively within a collegial, team-based learning environment</li> <li>Support students across a range of learning needs with compassion, enthusiasm and professionalism</li> <li>Assist in the delivery of curriculum programs under the guidance of teaching staff</li> </ul> Applicants must hold appropriate qualifications for the role. A current Working with Children Check and National Police Record Check are mandatory prerequisites for employment.   This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

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HOW TO APPLY   Further information about the position including a detailed Role Statement and application requirements can be accessed via the St. Francis Xavier Primary School website at <a href="http://www.sfxballarat.catholic.edu.au/our-school/employment/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sfxballarat.catholic.edu.au/our-school/employment/</a>  Written applications should contain the following: 1. A completed Application for Employment Form 2. A Cover Letter 3. A Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact details of three referees All enquiries can be directed to <a href="mailto:office@sfxballarat.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Support%20Officer%20%28LSO%29%20-%20Part-time%2C%20Fixed-term%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">office@sfxballarat.catholic.edu.au</a> or (03) 53316311   APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:00 pm Monday 16 February 2026 Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we’ll be in touch. In applying for a position with St. Francis Xavier Primary School (SFX), you will be asked to provide certain personal information to enable your application to be considered. Any personal information that is provided to SFX in relation to an application for employment will be handled in accordance with SFX obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). To find out more about how SFX handles personal information, you are encouraged to read the SFX Privacy Policy which can be found on the website.