AddressMiami State High School is seeking to recruit an International Student Coordinator to join our team in supporting our increasing population of International Students. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-time capacity, 43.5 hours per fortnight.
About the Department/About Us:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the School:
Established in 1963, our prosperous school sits in a great location behind Nobby Headland, just a minute's walk from the surf. Miami State High School would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Kombumerri Saltwater People and the land on which we meet.
We have more than 1,600 students enrolled across year levels 7 to 12, with more than 180 staff.
About the Role:
As the International Coordinator you will:
- Ensure that International Students are enrolled and are provided with textbooks, individual timetable and support materials.
- Ensure details of International Students are effectively managed on a database, including but not limited to, current overseas student health cover, passport details, address attendance records and student fees.
- Develop and maintain effective communication links with International Students, parents, host families and staff of DE international.
- Contribute to the development and coordination of an orientation program for International Students.
- Monitor the ongoing welfare, adjustment, behaviour and health of International Students, visa compliance requirements ensuring appropriate intervention is provided, escalation to supervisors occurs as required and detailed records are maintained.
- Identify and facilitate access to support services, including counselling, to assist with the adjustment to living and studying in Queensland, and resolving issues which could impede successful completion of study.
- Ensure compliance with DE International policies and procedures as well as State and Commonwealth legislative requirements.
- Participate in all training offered by the school and DE International.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
