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Mini Macs Assistant – Birth to 5 Years Programs

Position Type
School Operations
Commence Date
08 Sep 2025 to 25 Sep 2026
Employment Status
Fixed Term / Contract
FTE/Hours per week
12 hours per week, 8:30am – 11:30am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings, school terms only
Subject(s)/Grade
ESO-Early Childhood Education/OSHC Stream - Grade 3

Role Details

Role Details

Catherine McAuley School invites applications from passionate Playgroup and birth to 5 years programs assistants who would like to join our student focused, vibrant school community.

You will work under the guidance of our Mini Macs Coordinator to help facilitate our Playgroups and Mini Macs birth to 5 years programs.

This fixed term-contract 12 hours per week position will commence on 8 September 2025 and conclude on 25 September 2026.  Working hours are  8:30am – 11:30am Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, during school terms only.

The successful applicant will be passionate about working with young children (birth to 5 years) and their parents/caregivers in our exciting Mini Macs (Early Years Learning Programs): Bop Music, ELY (Early Learning Years Program) and Little Learners Playgroups.

For more information about this role, please visit our website: https://cms.catholic.edu.au/community/mini-macs-birth-to-5-years and refer to the Position Information Document (PID) . 

The successful candidates will be expected to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working With Children Check, CESA e-screening + Applicant Declaration Form, First Aid and RRHAN-EC.

Why Join Us?

Catherine McAuley School has a strong commitment to high quality teaching, learning and wellbeing outcomes for all children.

We are a collaborative community; you will be supported to be successful and be provided many professional development opportunities.

Catherine McAuley School values its relationships with families and the partnership we share in the growth and formation of all students.

Join us, share your talents, have an impact and make a difference.

 

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Screening requirements apply.

 

Catherine McAuley School

Craigmore
Co-Ed
R-6
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How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit the following to recruitment@cms.catholic.edu.au 

  1. CESA Employment Declaration Form
  2. Cover letter briefly outlining your experience, qualifications and experience (2-page max)
  3. Resume/ CV with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees (one being from your current place of employment).
Direct Applications To
The Principal
Attention Of
Mr Marc Forster
Phone
82594700
Email
recruitment@cms.catholic.edu.au
Close Date
9am Tuesday 12 Aug 2025

It is required that a CESA Employment Declaration be completed and submitted with your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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