70901

Closes: 06 July 2026

Classification: School Assistant 4
Salary: $79,668 - $85,789 plus superannuation
Position No: 70901
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 June 2026
Contact Officer: Susannah Cooke on Susannah.Cooke@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 2880

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Details: This position is based at Throsby School supporting students from Preschool to Year 6. The school is a medium-sized setting with a diverse student cohort and a strong focus on inclusive, student-centred learning.

The successful applicant/s will support the Inclusion and leadership teams to drive our core priorities.

The School Assistant 4 works as part of a collaborative team alongside teachers, school leaders and support staff to enhance student learning and wellbeing. While the role involves working under the direction of teaching staff, it also requires the capacity to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement to support students and contribute positively to the school environment.

The successful applicant will, alongside a part-time school assistant workload, undertake the following responsibilities:

• Working with and supporting the Inclusion team to assist in identifying, evaluating, and providing recommendations and guidance to staff to support student connectedness and engagement.
• Working collaboratively to embed restorative practices.
• Coaching and mentoring of staff on our shared beliefs and agreed approaches.
• Managing small groups of students with a focus on wellbeing.

Eligibility/Other requirements:  

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• First aid certificate or willingness to undertake appropriate training is desirable.

Note:  A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a two-page response to the Selection Criteria, addressing Relevant Knowledge & Relevant Skills and Abilities to showcase your skills, along with a recent curriculum and details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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