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Coordinate activities and events within a new model of Indigenous Education with secondary students in the Kimberley!
 
Join an innovative system of residential schools that are on country across the remote north of Australia. In partnership with the Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC), this initiative is co-led and co-designed in with local communities to foster Indigenous success with a strong focus on local culture and language. Situated on Bunuba Country, approximately an hour from Fitzroy Crossing, the school’s mission is to empower Indigenous students to create a future filled with pride, belonging, and achievement. The school is a place of practical, hands-on learning with a holistic learning framework. Learning is integrated across the day with a focus on health and wellbeing.
 
The Program Activities Coordinator is tasked with designing and implementing a high-quality program of events, experiences, and activities to enhance the Learning opportunities for students in a residential setting. This role involves collaborating with local organisations, organising staffing, coordinating transportation, and ensuring risk management to guarantee all activities are conducted safely. The activities program will focus on personal development, health and wellbeing, leadership, resilience building, 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 Coordinator's work hours will primarily be after school and into the evening, with weekend work as determined in conjunction with the Wellbeing Coordinator and based on operational requirements. This position reports to the Wellbeing Coordinator and collaborates closely with the wider staff team to ensure a comprehensive and engaging program for students.
 
The Four Circles of Learning are embedded within the school, providing a holistic educational framework. This framework integrates Indigenous Language and Culture, Academic Learning, Personal and Social Learning, and Enterprise Learning to provide a holistic education. The mother circle of Indigenous Language and Culture circle grounds students in their cultural identity, boosting their self-efficacy and sense of self. Academic Learning focuses on intellectual development and preparing students for the future by enhancing their capacity for independent learning. Personal and Social Learning helps students envision a confident and successful future as Indigenous Australians. Finally, Enterprise Learning aims to develop dispositions in our students to ensure they become productive members of local community, who are driven to support those around them.
 
We currently have a full-time Program Activities Coordinator positions available, starting the beginning of Term 2, with some flexibility. There is also a teaching position available.
 
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
• Ability to adapt to risks as they arise while on country and within the school and community.
• 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
• 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 Leadership Team.

Benefits
The school will provide the following benefits:

• Salary $63,250
• $350 per week remote allowance.
• Fully subsidised accommodation
• Fully subsidised utilities
• Flights from place of employment
• Meals provided.

Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life, including:

• Trauma Responsive Practice in Education with the Australian Childhood Foundation.
• Cultural Competency training with Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts).
• Mental health first aid certification (6 month+ contracts).

All salary and incentives to be finalised with the school.
 
What You Need to Succeed!
You will need to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a WA Working With Children check in addition to,

• A strong interest in Aboriginal culture, traditions and issues, and a valuing of diversity
• A strong interest in working with young Aboriginal people so they can experience success and flourish.
• Understanding of Trauma Responsive Practices (Footprint Placements will provide an online course)
• Experience leading outdoor experiences and/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 

Desirable

• Experience with Aboriginal students and communities or in a culturally diverse setting.

How to Apply!
Interested? We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess) and apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. Do you have a question? Email hello@footprintplacements.com.au. Looking forward to receiving your resume!

Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

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