Education Support Officer - Rockhampton Flexible School

Education Support Officer - Rockhampton Flexible School

• Ongoing, Term Time, Part Time 31 hours per week.
• Commencing as soon as can be negotiated with successful applicant
• Classification: School Officer, Level 4

ABOUT US

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

Rockhampton is a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Education Support Officer (ESO) reports to the Head of Campus, Rockhampton Bay Flexible School. Their responsibility is to support a teacher in the development and delivery of targeted, intensive literacy and numeracy programs. The ESO will work one-on-one and in small group support with Young People to support their learning. They will contribute to the Personalised Learning Plans (PLP) and collect evidence (particularly NCCD adjustments). They will undertake administrative duties such as the preparation of resources, wellbeing support and follow-up. The ESO provides educational and wellbeing support to the young people of the campus including engagement and program activities. They work collaboratively and are supported by Teachers, Youth Workers, the Program Coordinator, the Inclusive Education Co-ordinator, AHOCs and the Principal.

To view the Position Description, please click apply to access our external application portal.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Paid Blue Card
• Current Driver Licence
• Previous experience in the youth sector with knowledge and understanding of the local First Nations communities.

Highly Desirable

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Able to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.
• Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.
• Ability to work in and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Edmund Rice Charism
• 12.75% Superannuation contribution
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities

HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Dean Sorensen, Acting Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. on 0409 583 *** or via email *************@flexi.edu.au

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on receipt

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.