Join the team at Brisbane South State Secondary College as a Teacher Aide and make a real impact supporting our Senior Schooling and Inclusive Practices teams.

You’ll play a key role in student support, data management, and vocational education tracking, helping students thrive both academically and personally.

This is a rewarding part-time role, working 60 hours per fortnight at 0.79 FTE, in a school that values commitment, inclusivity, respect, and integrity.

Job details

About the School 

Brisbane South State Secondary College is redefining education by preparing curious, capable minds for success now and into the future. Located in the heart of Brisbane's Knowledge Corridor, we are proudly supported by Australia's leading research institutions and our strong partnership with the University of Queensland. As a community of educators and innovators, we specialise in STEM(M), the arts, and research to equip students with the skills to thrive and lead meaningful change. Our staff are part of a forward-thinking team committed to shaping the next generation of global contributors and critical thinkers.

Your Opportunity 

As the Teacher Aide, you will:

• Contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.

The Teacher Aide reports to the Principal or nominated delegate as appropriate. The reporting relationship to teachers may be changed by the Principal on a regular basis to fulfil specific needs within the school. When supporting students with specific health procedures, a Teacher Aide will be under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse or medical practitioner. 

Your Responsibilities 

As the Teacher Aide, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Work in collaboration with the Senior Schooling team and Inclusive Practices team to monitor and track students' achievement and outcomes with a focus on data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Access, track and connect the progress data of students in the Vocational Education and Training pathway.
• Assist the Senior Schooling team in recruiting students to Registered Training Organisations, potential employers and Disability Employment Service providers.
• Contributing to work experience placement programs, including employer engagement, record management, and student monitoring
• Updating medical and support records, and maintaining accurate data in school data base.
• Tracking and analysing student data using tools such as Excel and Microsoft Access to support school reporting.
• Providing reception and office-based support, including handling confidential correspondence, medical reports/diagnosis and assisting with newsletters.
• Forming strong partnerships with industry, Disability Employment Services, and Registered Training Organisations to assist student transition to employment.

Highly desirable skills

Highly desirable but not mandatory skills are:

• Strong administrative, organisational, and communication skills
• High-level data entry and analysis capabilities
• Ability to form professional relationships with families, staff, and external partners
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data tools
• Commitment to the school's values and inclusive culture

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) in response to 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR646989_25P - Role Description (PDF, 263KB)
  Role Description