Casual Learning Support Officer

Our LSOs play a vital role in nurturing students’ learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging. Working alongside classroom teachers, Learning Community Leaders, and the Learning Diversity Team, LSOs support students with diverse learning needs — ensuring that every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish.

The successful applicant will:

• Support the Catholic identity and mission of Sacred Heart through respectful participation in prayer, liturgy, and school life when in attendance
• Assist students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities, learning difficulties, or EAL backgrounds
• Provide respectful and discreet assistance with personal care where required
• Support the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and classroom adjustments as directed
• Assist with supervision during breaks, transitions, excursions, and school activities
• Work flexibly across classrooms and year levels based on daily staffing needs
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teachers and school staff
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to student safety and wellbeing

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of Sacred Heart and models Gospel values
• Supports students with diverse learning, behavioural, and personal care needs with compassion and professionalism
• Follows direction to assist with ILPs, BSPs, and classroom adjustments
• Builds positive relationships with students to support engagement and wellbeing
• Works flexibly and collaboratively across different settings, maintaining clear and professional communication
• Upholds Child Safe Standards, DOBCEL policies, and school expectations for safety and conduct

Special Requirements

• Working with Children Check (Employee) & National Police Check
• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, and Mandatory Reporting training (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning profiles (desirable)
• Commitment to the Child Safe Standards, Catholic ethos, and DOBCEL policies

For a confidential discussion about the role contact

Contact our Assistant Principal, Nicole, on: 03 5231 5292

Sacred Heart is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people enrolled in the school as a per Ministerial Order 1359.

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.