First Nations Student Coordinator; Corio Campus

Position: First Nations Student Coordinator (Corio Campus)
Location: Corio

About

The Role

Collaborative and supportive environment
Cross campus role in vibrant boarding school located on Wadawurrung, Wurundjeri and Taungurung lands of the Kulin nation
Flexibility in the role to include a teaching component for interested teachers

What You Will Be Doing

Support the pastoral care and learning needs of First Nations students across campuses.
Lead and develop First Nations programs, policies and practices and enhance cultural awareness across campuses.
Read more about the School’s Indigenous Programme
Oversee new student orientation and transition across campuses.
Work collaboratively with Heads of House, House Mentors and broader Teaching Staff to support student pastoral and learning needs.
Meet regularly with First Nations students, facilitating connections within and across year levels.
Monitor the wellbeing and academic progress of First Nations students.
Be a point of contact and cultivate and maintain strong connections with families.
Liaise with Yalari Student Support Officers and Mentors to ensure comprehensive support.
Organise cultural activities for students.
Plan and facilitate Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week events, and other related cultural events.
Work with teachers to support the implementation of First Nations perspectives into the curriculum.
Work with key stakeholders to implement the School’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and lead the current RAP working group and support the chair.
Undertake and coordinate the administrative functions associated with the First Nations Program, including beginning and end of term travel through Abstudy.
Contribute to the CARE Team and other student-led initiatives in response to the Reconciliation Action Plan.

What We Are Looking For

Knowledge and understanding of First Nations communities and cultures.
Knowledge of learning and wellbeing needs of First Nations students.
Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support positive outcomes for First Nations students.
Well-developed organisational skills.
Exceptional relationship management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Well-developed digital literacy.

What We Offer

Attractive salary and superannuation
A range of benefits such as access to the School’s Wellbeing Centre and daily lunch during the school term.

About Us
Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co‑educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.
Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.
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