Education Support Officer jobs in Melbourne VIC

Role Description/Criteria

St Anthony’s is an inclusive and vibrant Catholic learning community empowering all to be critical thinkers, compassionate and resilient citizens.

St. Anthony’s is a Catholic parish primary school in Alphington, inspired by the mission of Jesus.

We are guided by the principles and traditions of Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, founded on faith and service. We live Mary MacKillop’s motto 'Never see a need without doing something about it' through our words, thoughts and actions.

Compassion, courage and determination are embedded in a learning environment that promotes a passion for learning, connectedness to each other and a sense of belonging to the community.

Our quality teaching and contemporary practice motivate our students to succeed.

We believe that working in partnership with our families has a positive and engaging impact on the lives of our students.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• a current WWCC
• a minimum Cert III qualification
• a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children;
• commitment to teamwork and the skills to work collaboratively;
• a passion for working with children, dedicated to supporting their academic, emotional and spiritual growth; and
• openness to reflection and a commitment to professional growth.

The successful applicant will be employed fulltime.

Application Procedure

Applications should include:

• A cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the position;
• A current Curriculum Vitae detailing your experience, skills and employment history - including the details of any volunteer work involving children;
• the names and contact details of at least three referees. It is a requirement that applicants include their most recent principal/employer as one of their referees; and
• the completed and signed Application Form (attached)
• Applicants require a current WWCC
• Applicants will be required to have a strong understanding of the Child Safe Standards and relevant policies.

Applications should be emailed to principal@saalphington.catholic.edu.au by 5:00pm on the day applications close.

Principal: Ms Tania Bennett (Acting)

Enquiries: principal@saalphington.catholic.edu.au

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 20/11/2026

Position: Education Support Employee

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time

MACS St Anthony's Application for Employment Form-MASTER.docx Child-Safety-and-Wellbeing-Policy.pdf Code of Conduct for MACS STAFF.pdf Education Support Officer Role Description.pdf