Join the team!
Fixed Term - Learning Support Officer
Learning Support Officer
Fixed Term - Part Time (0.89 FTE)
Damascus College is seeking compassionate and dedicated Learning Support Officers (LSO) to join our team on a fixed-term basis until the end of the year. Working closely with Teacher Advisors, Classroom Teachers and SGE Coordinators, LSO’s play a vital role in supporting students with diverse social, emotional, physical and learning needs.
At Damascus College, you will be part of a supportive and values-driven community. This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, while working alongside a committed and collaborative team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support individual students or small groups within and outside the classroom under teacher supervision.
- Assist teachers in preparing learning materials and special teaching aids.
- Participate in planning, implementing, and reviewing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and support documentation.
- Accompany students on excursions, camps, and other out-of-school activities as required.
- Provide basic physical, social, and emotional care for students, including assistance with toileting, meals, and lifting.
- Support the Catholic identity of the College, encouraging student participation in prayer, liturgy, and social justice initiatives.
- Participate in staff meetings and professional development.
Key Selection Criteria
- Prior experience in an education setting working with young people and/or a qualification in Education Support will be highly regarded.
- The ability to support the delivery of progressive and innovative learning experiences for students.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small, supportive team.
- A genuine commitment to improving educational and wellbeing outcomes for young people.
- Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Available to work 5 days per week Monday to Friday
Why Join Damascus College
At Damascus College, we are committed to fostering curiosity, innovation, and community. Grounded in the Mercy tradition, we support students to grow into capable, compassionate, and confident individuals.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and supportive environment where staff wellbeing and student growth are central to our mission.
As part of our team, you will:
- Work within a collaborative and professional environment
- Be part of a workplace culture that values wellbeing and work–life balance
- Enjoy an active Staff Association with regular social events and activities
- Access confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to Apply
For an application to be considered, applicants will be expected to provide and complete:
(1) a Cover Letter
(2) a Key Selection Statement (please refer to the position description for the full list of key selection criteria)
(3) a detailed resume and
(4) a completed College Application Form
For a confidential, no-obligation conversation contact the People & Culture Team on (03) 5337 2222.
Applications close 9am Monday 25 May 2026
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Damascus College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All employees and volunteers to the college must be committed to providing the highest level of safety and care.
Damascus College acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land the Wadawurrung people. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
About Us
As Ballarat’s only Catholic co-educational secondary college, Damascus College offers innovative and progressive learning and teaching that inspires and challenges students to be their best and to contribute confidently to the global community.
Our diverse curriculum caters for various post-secondary pathways, providing young people with a solid foundation on which to build their lives, by an education that focuses on the development of the whole person.
We understand that each student has individual learning needs and we aim to provide classroom activities that differentiate their abilities and learning styles. Students are encouraged to participate in all activities available at the College, regardless of their skill level, as we firmly believe that a well-rounded education provides young people with the agency to be their best.
We are fortunate at Damascus College to be able to offer our students a contemporary learning environment only 7km from the Ballarat CBD, with access to innovative technology, flexible and modern classrooms and lots of open spaces and bushland. Students graduate from Damascus College with a strong sense of their own identity and worth, and an appreciation of Christianity in the Catholic tradition.
