<p>St Columba’s College Ltd is a Catholic secondary girls’ school&nbsp;located&nbsp;in Essendon under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.&nbsp;</p> <p>St Columba’s College is&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;dedicated and compassionate&nbsp;Learning Support Officers (LSO)&nbsp;to join our Learning Diversity team. This role plays a vital part in supporting our students to thrive academically,&nbsp;socially&nbsp;and emotionally within an inclusive Catholic learning environment. This is a fixed term (with the possibility of ongoing)&nbsp;part time&nbsp;position&nbsp;until the end of 2026&nbsp;working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a Learning Support&nbsp;Officer&nbsp;you will:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Work collaboratively with teachers to support students with diverse learning needs across Years 7–12.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide in-class&nbsp;assistance, small-group&nbsp;support&nbsp;and individualised learning adjustments.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist&nbsp;with the implementation of Personalised Learning Plans and&nbsp;evidence-based interventions.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>We are looking for someone who:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Has a genuine commitment to supporting young people with diverse learning needs&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong communication,&nbsp;teamwork&nbsp;and relationship-building skills&nbsp;</li> <li>Able to follow teacher direction while working proactively and independently&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in learning support, youth work, education&nbsp;support&nbsp;or similar fields (desirable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Certificate III or IV in Education Support (advantageous&nbsp;but not essential)&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Why Join Us:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Be part of a welcoming, values-driven school where staff feel supported and connected&nbsp;</li> <li>Access development opportunities, and the chance to build your career&nbsp;</li> <li>Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and care for the school community&nbsp;</li> <li>Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Plan that honours our community and supports our staff&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Your application, including the names of&nbsp;two&nbsp;referees, should be addressed to Ms Rita Grima, Principal, and&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;by clicking on Apply.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications close 4:00pm on&nbsp;Wednesday 8 July&nbsp;2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Mary Aikenhead Ministries schools are committed to promoting the safety,&nbsp;wellbeing&nbsp;and inclusion of all children.&nbsp;</i></p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId=112106">Learning Support Officer - Position Description</a></li> </ul>