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Teacher Aide - Trinity Bay State High School
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Trinity Bay State High School is seeking a reliable and proactive Teacher Aide to support both our Student Services and Sick Bay areas. In this role, you will assist teachers with the preparation and delivery of learning materials and activities, helping to create a supportive and effective learning environment. Your contribution will play an important role in
enhancing student wellbeing and supporting daily school operations.
If you’re caring, organised, and ready to make a difference in a dynamic school community, we’d love to hear from you.
Job details
Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type | Part-time |
Occupational group | Education & Training |
Classification | TAOO2 |
Workplace Location | Cairns region |
Job ad reference | QLD/FNR650330/25T |
Closing date | 05-Aug-2025 |
Job duration | Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined |
Contact person | Vicki Loy |
Contact details | 07 4037 5222 Access the National Relay Service |
About the School
Trinity Bay State High School is a dynamic and engaging learning environment where students are supported to explore their interests, experience success and strive for excellence. With a broad academic curriculum and a diverse range of extracurricular activities, the school offers meaningful opportunities for every student. Graduates leave with strong personal values, recognised achievements in academic and vocational pathways, and the skills needed for further study, work or training. The school's strengths in science, the arts, public speaking, business and sport continue to offer students rich and challenging experiences.
About The Role
This part-time position (0.32 FTE) is available for two days per week, Thursdays and Fridays, with an immediate start. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting student wellbeing and ensuring the smooth daily operations of a welcoming and inclusive school environment. Your responsibilities will include managing student services tasks such as late arrivals and early departures, compiling class rolls, and maintaining student development records. You will assist with preparing classroom resources, supervise sporting activities and school excursions as required, manage and stocktake equipment, and provide care for students in the sick bay, including administering first aid and responding to emergencies. This position requires close collaboration with staff and students and calls for empathy, confidentiality, and professionalism in all interactions.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, team player
- Organised and detail-oriented
- Experience in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Willing to undertake training in first aid and health procedures
- A strong communicator with a supportive approach to student care
Your Responsibilities
As the Teacher Aide, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Administering first aid and medication to students
- Assisting with the development and implementation of student health plans
- Responding to health-related emergencies
- Monitoring and maintaining first aid supplies
- Managing student attendance records and early/late departures
- Maintaining accurate student information
- Supporting classroom operations with resource preparation
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
- Attach a copy of any mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
FNR650330_25T - Role Description (PDF, 264KB)
Role Description