Education Support Officer - Edmund Rice Flexi School - Davoren Park Campus
* Contract: Fixed term, Part-time (0.84FTE)
* Start Date: 27 July 2026
* End Date: 18 September 2026
About The Organisation
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 in other parts of Australia) and two Special Education Service Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations that demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma‐informed practice, co‐creating a Common Ground using Operational by Principles, embedding the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safety and Legality. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
Edmund Rice Flexi School (ERFS) – Davoren Park offers a full‐time and multi‐year secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.
About The Role
The Education Support Officer reports to the Head of Campus/Area Principal and/or Delegate, and is responsible to the Area Principal, SA EREA Flexible Schools Ltd. The officer has delegated responsibility to support and maintain learning and social inclusion responses at the site. Key responsibilities include:
* Assisting teachers with the delivery of effective learning and teaching programmes for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.
* Contributing to the development and implementation of the Flexi School's supportive school environment.
* Supporting staff in providing resources for activities and programmes for young people.
* Assisting teachers and youth workers with the supervision of young people on excursions, sports day and other classroom activities.
* Working collaboratively with staff to provide a safe, conductive work environment.
* Operating within the context of ERAFSN Policies and Procedures.
About You
* Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
* A minimum of 3‐5 years' experience with disenfranchised youth in an education setting – essential.
* DHS Working with Children Clearance.
* Catholic Police Clearance granted by the Screening & Verification Authority – Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide.
* A current unrestricted driver's licence.
* Knowledge of the causes of educational disengagement and the barriers young people face in achieving a year 12 or equivalent qualification.
* Ability to role‐model and provide a positive influence for all young people.
* Capacity to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff at all levels and to work as a team member to achieve positive outcomes.
* Ability to work with a wide range of industry stakeholders.
* Willingness to undertake professional development and pursue continuous improvement.
* Organised and able to work independently to achieve the goals of the role.
* Capacity to work within timelines and to complete assigned tasks within the set timeframe.
* Ability to maintain organisational confidentiality.
* Good level of IT skills.
What We Can Offer You
* Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a.
* Edmund Rice charism.
* Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning.
* Induction, wellbeing and professional development opportunities.
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures, consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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