Defence School Mentor

St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Holsworthy
Start Date: As soon as possible or by negotiation
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (28 hours per fortnight), Temporary until the end of year

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Holsworthy, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $98,823. Base salary ranges from $67,472 to $88,235, paid on a pro-rata basis. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Christopher's Catholic Primary School offer a learning environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. Guided by our vision 'A faith filled community igniting the potential of tomorrow's leaders to dream big and change the word'. Our quality learning experiences are designed to motivate and challenge students, fostering a passion for lifelong learning. Our dedicated team is committed to creating a stimulating environment that caters for each student's individual needs. St Christopher's focuses on nurturing the academic, social, emotional and spiritual development of each student, placing a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and the cultivation of healthy and positive relationships.

About You

As a Defence School Mentor you will be:

• supporting the integration of new Defence students into the school environment
• supporting Defence students experiencing any social, emotional or academic challenges
• supporting Defence students experiencing the impacts of Defence related parental absence and relocation
• directing students to school, Defence or external programs, services or opportunities that meet their support needs
• increasing the awareness and appreciation of the unique Defence lifestyle and associated challenges for students in schools and local communities
• willing to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV and cover letter
• three referees, including your current employer.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.