Imagine starting your day surrounded by turquoise waters, tropical beaches and breathtaking island scenery!

Hayman Island State School is offering a rare opportunity to join their close-knit school community as a Teacher Aide, where every student is known, valued and supported to thrive. As part of the dedicated team, you'll have the chance to make a genuine impact on young lives while enjoying a lifestyle that most people only dream about.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to be part of something special. You'll build meaningful relationships, support student learning, contribute to a culture of excellence and inclusion, and help shape the next generation in a truly unique setting.

Apply now and start your next adventure with Hayman Island State School.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.8FTE), 60 hours per fortnight

Job details

About our School:

Established in 1956, Hayman Island State School is a unique primary school located on remote Hayman Island in the Whitsundays, approximately 50 kilometres off the Queensland coast. Accessible via a 55-minute resort-operated ferry from Airlie Beach, the school caters to children of Hayman Island Resort staff and resident guests, in years Prep to year 6. Our beautiful School is a small, close-knit school where teamwork, flexibility and positive relationships are highly valued. Staff work collaboratively to support student learning and wellbeing, with every team member playing an important role in the success of the school. Guided by its motto, "Learning in Paradise," the school combines high-quality education with a unique island lifestyle.

About the Role:

In a school of only a few students and staff, everyone pitches in. The ideal candidate can adapt to changing priorities, support students across multiple year levels, and willingly contribute wherever needed. Positive relationships are critical. Staff work closely together, communicate openly, support one another, and celebrate successes as a team. The successful applicant should be able to build positive connections with students, families, resort staff and colleagues while contributing to a welcoming school culture.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children and support their learning and wellbeing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team and follow teacher direction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
• Sound organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support students across multiple year levels in a multi-age classroom setting.
• Basic digital literacy skills, including the ability to use computers and educational technologies.
• A commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Highly desirable:

• Previous experience as a Teacher Aide or in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting Literacy and Numeracy programs.
• Experience working with EAL/D learners.
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Experience working in a small school or remote community setting.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the 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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR691316_26T - Role Description (PDF, 315KB)
  Role Description