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Teacher aide jobs in Brisbane, QLD

Teacher aide jobs in Brisbane follow Queensland's own system: the Department of Education's teacher aide role descriptions carry OO classification levels (OO2, OO3 and OO4), and a current blue card is a mandatory condition. Entry-level vacancies in state schools are advertised on individual school websites. Register your CV with CrossNation and a recruiter reviews it as employers brief us.

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By CrossNation Editorial Team. Sources checked 6 October 2026.

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What to know

What to know before you apply in Brisbane

What do Queensland state school teacher aides do?

The Queensland Government says teacher aides support teaching and learning in state schools and work closely with teachers to develop and obtain resources, set up and operate equipment, complete administrative tasks and supervise students. The Department's generic role description lists supervising small groups on learning activities designed by a teacher, running reading and maths groups, supervising students on the playground and on excursions, and assisting students with special needs. That can include help with moving, positioning, meals, toileting and dressing. The description says health procedures are carried out under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse or medical practitioner, so ask what a particular school expects.

What are the OO levels for teacher aides?

Queensland state school teacher aide role descriptions are coded TAOO2, TAOO3 and TAOO4, and the classification line names the General Employees (Queensland Government Departments) and Other Employees Award – State 2015. To progress to TAOO3, the role description says a teacher aide must have at least 12 months with the Department at OO2 (pay point 4), hold a certificate III level qualification or higher and hold a current senior first aid certificate or equivalent. Progression to TAOO4 uses the same test after 12 months at OO3 (pay point 4). The TAOO4 description says the role involves specialised knowledge, limited direction, initiative and the application of judgement. We do not print the Queensland pay points because the role descriptions leave the amount blank.

What is the blue card rule for Brisbane schools?

Queensland calls its working with children check the blue card. The teacher aide role description makes a current blue card from Blue Card Services a mandatory condition and says the law prohibits a person from working in regulated child-related employment without one. The Queensland Government lists the fee as $108.30 for paid work, with no fee for volunteers and students, and says fees are reviewed each year. Queensland applies a no card, no start rule in regulated child-related environments, so apply before you accept a start date. The generic role description also says a teacher aide is required to be formally trained in the administration of first aid and to keep that qualification current, with costs met from school funds.

Where do you find jobs, and what do the Census numbers show?

The Queensland Government says entry-level non-teaching positions, including teacher aides, are found on individual school websites, and promotional roles are listed on Smart Jobs and Careers. Non-government schools advertise their own roles. At the 2021 Census Primary Education was one of the five largest industries of employment in Greater Brisbane, at 2.4% of employed residents, and there were 165,679 children aged 5 to 9 (6.6%) and 167,962 aged 10 to 14 (6.6%). These describe the area and are not CrossNation vacancies.

What you could apply for in Brisbane

Role types

Teacher aide (generic) at OO2 or OO3 in a Queensland state primary or secondary school
Teacher aide supporting students with special needs, including help with movement, meals and personal care
Teacher aide progressing to TAOO3 or TAOO4 with a certificate III level qualification and first aid
Teacher aide or school assistant in a Catholic or independent school
Outside school hours care assistant on a school site

Areas covered: Ipswich, Logan, Redcliffe, Caboolture, Cleveland, Indooroopilly, Chermside, Springfield, Moreton Bay.

Official data

Key facts from official sources

Queensland: what state school teacher aides do

Teacher aides support teaching and learning in Queensland state schools and work closely with teachers to develop and obtain resources, set up and operate equipment, complete administrative tasks and supervise students.

Source: Queensland Government: Non-teaching roles in state schools (retrieved 6 October 2026)

Queensland: where entry-level vacancies are found

Entry-level vacancies, including teacher aides, are found on individual school websites. Promotional non-teaching positions are advertised on the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Source: Queensland Government: Non-teaching roles in state schools (retrieved 6 October 2026)

Queensland: classification and blue card condition

The TAOO3 role description names the General Employees (Queensland Government Departments) and Other Employees Award – State 2015, lists a current blue card as a mandatory condition, and lists a certificate III level qualification or equivalent skills among the key capabilities.

Source: Queensland Department of Education: Teacher Aide (Generic) role description, TAO3 (retrieved 6 October 2026)

Queensland: progression to TAOO4

To progress to TAOO4 a teacher aide must have at least 12 months with the Department as a permanent teacher aide at OO3 (pay point 4), hold a certificate III level qualification or higher and hold a current senior first aid certificate or equivalent.

Source: Queensland Department of Education: Teacher Aide (Generic) role description, TAO4 (retrieved 6 October 2026)

Queensland: blue card fee (read 6 October 2026)

$108.30 for paid work or business. Volunteer and student blue cards have no fee. The page says fees are reviewed each year.

Source: Queensland Government: Pay for your blue card application (retrieved 6 October 2026)

Greater Brisbane: Census 2021

Primary Education is among the five largest industries of employment at 2.4% of employed residents. 165,679 children aged 5-9 (6.6%) and 167,962 aged 10-14 (6.6%) in Greater Brisbane, the school-age groups a teachers aide works with. 11.6% of employed residents were community and personal service workers, against 12.3% across Queensland.

Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Greater Brisbane (retrieved 6 October 2026)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are OO2, OO3 and OO4 for teacher aides?

They are the classification levels in the Queensland Department of Education's teacher aide role descriptions, coded TAOO2, TAOO3 and TAOO4. Progression depends on time at the lower level, a certificate III level qualification and first aid, as the role descriptions set out.

Do I need a certificate III to be a teacher aide in Queensland?

The TAOO3 description lists a certificate III level qualification, or skills and knowledge consistent with it, among the key capabilities, and progression to TAOO3 and TAOO4 needs one. Other schools decide for themselves.

Can I start before my blue card arrives?

No for regulated child-related employment. Queensland applies a no card, no start rule, and the role description makes a current blue card a mandatory condition. Apply early.

Is first aid training required for teacher aides?

The generic role description says a teacher aide is required to be formally trained in first aid and keep the qualification current, with costs met from school funds. Many applicants hold HLTAID011 Provide first aid.

Where do I look for state school teacher aide jobs in Brisbane?

The Queensland Government says entry-level non-teaching vacancies are on individual school websites. CrossNation lists a role only when an employer briefs us, so use both routes.

Are there teacher aide jobs in Brisbane listed with CrossNation today?

Any open role that matches appears in the live roles section above. If there is none, register and upload your CV with your blue card details, first aid certificate and any education support training, and a recruiter can look at your profile when an employer briefs us. A listing is not a job offer.