Program Activities Coordinator

About Studio Schools of Australia Ltd

Studio Schools of Australia (SSA) was established in 2019 to bring about a “system” level change in secondary education for Indigenous students in remote communities across northern Australia. This “system level” reform is based on well-established evidence of what works for Indigenous students, their families and communities, in a scalable, proven work-related model of education introduced at the Yiramalay / Wesley Studio School in the Kimberley, Western Australia, in 2010.

SSA’s mission is to enable Indigenous students to lead their own advancement and to take a valuable and meaningful place in their own communities and within Australia.

SSA is committed to being a child safe environment, and we actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.  All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

Overview

The Program Activities Coordinator is responsible for creating (with input from others) a high-quality program of events, experiences and activities to enhance the residential boarding experience for students. This includes forming relationships with local organisations to connect in with activities, organising staffing, transport, and risk management, to ensure all activities are conducted in a safe and secure manner. The activities program will have a focus on personal development, health and wellbeing, leadership, building resilience, community service, teamwork and fun.  Activities may include outdoor trips on-country, horse riding, sports training competitions, games/trivia nights, house competitions, and leadership activities.

The Program Activities Coordinator hours of work will typically be after school and into the evening, along with weekend work as determined in conjunction with the Wellbeing Services Coordinator and according to operational requirements. The position reports to the Principal and will work closely with the wider staff team.

Operational Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for designing and executing a program of activities within the residential program, designed to improve physical and emotional health of students, for the afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Form positive, high-quality relationships with key staff to ensure good communication of the organised program and that both a balance of activities and feedback from students and leadership are considered
• Correct implementation of school policies and procedures related to the role, including health and safety practices and risk management, to ensure all activities are properly managed in a safe and supervised environment
• Live out the philosophy of the Learning Framework through the Activities Program
• Support the on-country, hands-on, experiential approach to learning experiences and curriculum of the school
• Share information with teachers regarding student participation and growth, for inclusion in school reports
• To use communication tools to keep staff and students informed about the activity’s programs
• Work with administrative staff when relevant
• Other duties as reasonably requested by the school leadership Team

Skills and Capabilities

• A strong interest in aboriginal culture, traditions and issues, and a valuing of diversity
• Experience working with Aboriginal students and communities
• Experience leading outdoor experiences or sports programs with students
• Empathy with students living away from home and the ability to relate well and be a positive role model to adolescents is critical
• A strong commitment to developing teenagers and young people so they can flourish, and experience individual excellence
• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative and well-developed organisational skills
• High level administrative skills
• Excellent and efficient communication skills
• High levels of enthusiasm alongside confidence in public speaking and working with groups of students
• A willingness to use technology

Benefits

Salary up to $65k base, depending on experience.

Other benefits include remote location allowance + free accommodation + meals + flights + salary packaging.

Employment

Due to Australian immigration regulations, applicants must have Australian work rights. We especially welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Applicants will be required to provide a current WA Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check (NPC).

All appointments at Studio Schools of Australia are subject to child protection legislation and pre-employment screening.