Homestay Coordinator

The Opportunity

Our International Student Program is ramping up with international schools wishing to visit our idyllic 62-acre bushland campus and explore the beautiful Fraser Coast Region and we are actively recruiting someone with exceptional communication and relationship skills to fill our Homestay Coordinator role. 

If you enjoy engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities, and possess high-level organisational and time management skills that allow you to actively remain calm under pressure, this is the perfect role for you! 

Key tasks of the role include

• Visit prospective hosts to determine their suitability and complete visit forms with great attention to detail
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing homestay programs, including but not limiting to Blue Card Services regulations
• Liaise with the Risk and Compliance Manager to deliver the induction and orientation of new homestay families
• Monitor the ongoing welfare of international students in homestay, ensuring appropriate intervention is provided, escalation to supervisors occurs as required and detailed records are maintained 
• Responsibility for the homestay emergency phone
• Assist with the organisation and implementation of study tour activities and excursions
• Provide administrative support across the business as required

Who We Are Looking For

• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal and customer relations) and a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including the ability to relate easily and effectively to people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities 
• High-level organisational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver quality outcomes within set timeframes
• Creative problem solving and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to conduct home inspections and ensure living conditions are appropriate for the international guests
• Show initiative and be able to work independently and in a team environment 
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft office suite
• Valid Queensland drivers licence
• Possession of or the ability to acquire a current Working With Children Check (Paid Blue Card)

To view the role statement for further information, please click on the link.

What We Can Offer You

• Permanent, part-time (30 hours per week) employment
• Work with a leading, award-winning regional school
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including EAP and annual flu vaccine 
• Discount on school fees
• Salary packaging options
• Varied and interesting role

Closing Date: midnight, midnight, Sunday 03 March 2024

If you still have questions, you can reach our Recruitment team via email ***********@fcac.qld.edu.au or calling 0741245*** during business hours. 

How To Apply

All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button on SEEK.

Applications which include the following will be highly regarded

• a cover letter addressed to our Principal outlining:
  • why you believe you are a great choice for our role 
  • why you want to work for FCAC
  • name and contact details of two (2) recent work referees
• up to date resume

Fraser Coast Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe Organisation.

Employment seekers wishing to work with children in paid non-teaching appointments must hold a current Paid Blue Card to be able to commence work. FCAC reserves the right to censor applications accordingly to comply with Queensland legislation, while also in accord with the Anglican Schools Recruitment Policy and timelines available at the time of processing each of its vacancies.

About Fraser Coast Anglican College

Fraser Coast Anglican College is set on 62 acres of scenic bushland in beautiful Hervey Bay, creating an environment that is an idyllic place to learn, play, work and thrive. 

We nurture an effort-based culture where we prioritise relationships and high standards. Everyone on campus is challenged to be their best, to grow in character and to share their unique skills in serving others.

We are a member of the Anglican Schools network of South East Queensland and have a well-documented record of consistently achieving outstanding academic outcomes for our students, which was acknowledged nationally when we were awarded Regional School of the Year in 2022.

To find out more about our College and other fantastic opportunities, please visit our website https://www.fcac.qld.edu.au/