Springfield Central State High School is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join our Centre for International Excellence in a combined role supporting our international and homestay program.
This role is integral to ensuring a positive, successful, and enriching experience for both international students and homestay families within our school community.
About The School
Springfield Central State High School is a dynamic and inclusive learning community where students are inspired to strive for excellence in all aspects of their education. Our school is committed to empowering young people with the skills, values, and confidence to succeed in an ever‐evolving world. Through a high standard of academic achievement, innovative teaching practices, and a strong culture of respect and responsibility, we nurture students who are prepared for life beyond school, whether in further education, careers, or global opportunities.
We offer a vast array of extra‐curricular activities that allow students to explore their passions, develop leadership skills, and build lifelong friendships. From sports teams and performing arts to STEM initiatives and leadership programs, our students have endless opportunities to shine beyond the classroom.
Springfield Central State High School are more than just a school – we are a community where every student is supported, encouraged, and given the tools to achieve their personal best. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation makes us a place where students not only learn but grow into the leaders of tomorrow.
About The Role
Major Accountabilities
* 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, including informing students of the location and accessibility to consumer services and community facilities and ensure integration into the school environment and community.
* 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.
* Ensure compliance with DE International policies and procedures as well as State and Commonwealth legislative requirements.
* Ensure homestay providers are compliant with Blue Card Services criteria and relevant DE International policies and procedures.
* Manage and coordinate the placement of international students with suitable approved homestay providers in accordance with DE International's homestay policies and procedures as well as State and Commonwealth legislative requirements.
* Contribute to the development and coordination of a homestay register to record and monitor homestay providers and student placement data.
* Liaise with parents and homestay providers and advocate for international students in terms of welfare issues, particularly those relating to the homestay environment.
* 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.
* Deliver training to approved homestay providers, and coordinate information sharing sessions with homestay providers to ensure consistency of care and service delivery.
* Maintain an emergency homestay network in case of an emergency.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Department of Education (Queensland) processes, particularly DE International, and will coordinate high‐quality and responsive service delivery and welfare support.
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 1‐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.
Occupational group Education & Training
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