Inclusive Education Assistant

• 507121

• BRADDON, ACT, 2612

• Permanent/Ongoing

• Closing at: Aug 23 2026 - 23:55 AEST

• Merici College

Salary Range: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Part-time | 65-hours per fortnight
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable 

About Merici College 

At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7 to 12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11 to 12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7 to 10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially. 

About the Role   

The Inclusive Education Assistant is a dedicated and compassionate professional who supports students with a range of learning and developmental needs. In this role, you’ll assist in adapting instructional and resources, using accessible techniques to make the curriculum accessible and participation achievable for all students. By providing personalised support, you’ll empower students with additional needs to reach their academic goals, develop social skills, and foster independence. Through your guidance, students will build confidence to fully participate in classroom activities, enriching both their learning and social development. Your role will be essential in creating an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic learning environment.

Benefits and Opportunities   

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility 

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Certificate III in School Based Education Support; or
• Equivalent relevant work experience in a similar role; or
• Are currently undertaking an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) degree. 
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process   

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.