MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for an Industrial Technology & Design Workshop Assistant to join our College in Term 1, 2026
Commencement Date: Monday 2nd February, 2026 (negotiable)
Salary Range: SOF Level 4 - $ $38.14 gross per hour
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position -38 hours per week
Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 30th January 2026 (unless filled prior)
Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.
About The Role
The Industrial Technology & Design (ITD) Workshop Assistant role is to provide technical and logistical support by modelling, demonstrating and supervising student use of machinery in the ITD Workshop.
It is a diverse role, requiring diverse skills, including practical skills with timber, metal and construction as well as administrative skills, including completing order forms for the purchasing of materials, basic filing and OHS safety compliance documentation.
Experience working in an appropriate industry with construction, electrical engineering skills, welding skills or trade or school experience in the ITD Department will be highly regarded.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description ASOC Level 4 - ITD Workshop
Work Requirements
Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
14 Weeks' paid parental leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Fitness Passport membership - providing access to multiple fitness facilities for one low price
How To Apply:
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Applications should include the following information in a PDF format:
Cover Letter
Resume including details of qualifications, relevant experience and current referees
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Enquiries
Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer
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Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.