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Teacher Aide (Braille) - Statewide Vision Impairment Services
Various Regions, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
The Department of Education is seeking skilled and dedicated Teacher Aide - Braille professionals to provide highly specialised support to students who are blind or vision impaired.
These roles play a critical part in ensuring students can fully access the curriculum, participate in school life, and achieve their learning potential.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | TAOO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CO678058/26T |
| Closing date | 19-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | A period of 12 months unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Sharon Krohn |
| Contact details | 07 3823 0777 Access the National Relay Service |
Your Opportunity:
Positions are available at mulitple locations including:
Springwood Road State School
Tewantin State School
Park Lake State School
As a Teacher Aide - Braille, you will contribute to the delivery of a quality, inclusive education by providing specialist Braille support and reasonable adjustments tailored to individual student needs. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers and specialist staff, you will assist students to access learning and school activities through Braille and accessible formats.
Your role
In this role you will:
- Model reading and writing through Braille for students where Braille has been identified as a reasonable adjustment
- Transcribe printed text, graphics and student work between print and Braille
- Support students to engage in whole-class, group and individual learning activities using Braille materials
- Assist with Orientation and Mobility strategies under the guidance of specialist staff
- Produce and adapt learning materials in accessible formats
- Provide intervention and instruction under the direction of specialist teachers - Blindness and Vision Impairment (BVI)
- Support students' independence, wellbeing, confidence and social participation within the school environment.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Application:
- 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.
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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CO678058_26T Role Description (PDF, 277KB)
Role Description
