Join the team!

This position is up to 0.6 FTE (approximately 22.8 hours per week across Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and is a fixed-term Category B contract through to 4 December 2026. The position is based at our O’Keeffe Campus, Noorat, and is a leave replacement position. 

About the Role

Learning Diversity is an integral part of the Student Support Services at Mercy Regional College. The Learning Diversity vision is to cater for the diversity of all students learning. Programs are responsive to the needs of students with a disability or students with additional learning needs.

The Learning Diversity Officer will provide direct or indirect services to students, assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas and will work under the supervision of a teacher who has the ultimate responsibility for the design, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include: 

• To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and young people;
• Assisting student learning
• Assists subject teachers to provide inclusive classrooms to enable all students to access their learning.
• Supervise students on the playground during break times to ensure their safety as required
• Support in modification of materials, assessments and any other content on advice of the subject teachers
• Provide support for students during camps, excursions and incursions to access facilities and learning

Benefits 

• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
• Region living at its best with strong connections to community;
• A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Applicants will be required to submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume

For a confidential discussion about the role contact: 

The Principal on: principal@mercy.vic.edu.au

Applications close 9.00am Friday 5 June 2026

At Mercy Regional College we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school community. We strive to create a culturally safe environment for all students, staff and community members. We recognise that everyone has unique cultural backgrounds and experiences that should be respected and celebrated. We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive space where individuals feel valued, heard and supported. 

Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.