International Student Homestay Coordinator

1 week ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

**Welcome to Maroochydore State High School**:
**Your role**:
**As the International Student Homestay Coordinator you will**:

- Manage and coordinate high quality and responsive service delivery and welfare support to international students.
- Contribute to the provision of a successful experience for international students at the school and the enhancement of Queensland's reputation as a provider of quality education programs. Responsibilities include:

- Recruit suitable homestay providers to host international students and secure the Principal's approval for all suitable homestay providers.
- 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.
- Participate in all training offered by the school and DE International.
- 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.
- Coordinate and manage payments to homestay providers.

*
Develop an orientation program and deliver training to approved homestay providers, and coordinate information sharing sessions with homestay providers to ensure consistency of care and service delivery.
- 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 in homestay, 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.
- Develop and maintain effective communication processes with international students and homestay providers.
- Maintain an emergency homestay network in case of an emergency

The International Student Homestay Coordinator reports to either the Principal, Deputy Principal, Head of Department or Line Manager and will work collaboratively with teaching and administrative staff, as well as nominated officers within DE International.

**How 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.

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..This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



  • Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    Welcome to Maroochydore State High School:Your role:As the International Student Homestay Coordinator you will:Manage and coordinate high quality and responsive service delivery and welfare support to international students. Contribute to the provision of a successful experience for international students at the school and the enhancement of Queensland's...


  • Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    About the School:Your Opportunity:As the International Student Homestay Coordinator you will:Manage and coordinate high quality and responsive service delivery and welfare support to international students. Contribute to the provision of a successful experience for international students at the school and the enhancement of Queensland's reputation as a...


  • Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About us**: Burnside State High School is an accredited International school hosting individual students and Study Tours from all around the world. Students from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Indonesia, China and Hong Kong have participated in our International Program. Burnside State High School is located in the...


  • Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    About us:Burnside State High School is an accredited International school hosting individual students and Study Tours from all around the world. Students from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Belgium, Switzerland, Brazil, Indonesia, China and Hong Kong have participated in our International Program.Burnside State High School is located in the township...


  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

    Abour us:We are a coeducational school, located within the suburb of Southport on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. Our school has in excess of 583 students enrolled from Prep to Year 6. Our school prides itself on a strong history of academic, sporting, cultural and community excellence. Our values of being respectful, being safe and being a learner...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About the School**: Elanora State High School is a safe, supportive learning place where young people are supported to perform to their absolute best. Its curriculum is reflective of the strategic direction of the National Agenda in learning and technology. Elanora State High School lives by the values of courtesy and cooperation; respect for others, self...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago


    Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About Us**: At Sunshine Beach State High School, we focus on creating a supportive, caring environment that challenges each individual student to be successful and set high expectations for themselves. Our school is founded on traditional community values of respect and responsibility, whilst ensuring productivity in generating opportunities for each child...

  • Head of Department

    19 hours ago


    Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About Us**: At Sunshine Beach State High School, we focus on creating a supportive, caring environment that challenges each individual student to be successful and set high expectations for themselves. Our school is founded on traditional community values of respect and responsibility, whilst ensuring productivity in generating opportunities for each child...

  • English Host Teacher

    3 weeks ago


    Gold Coast, Australia Influent Languages Full time

    **Overview** We are looking for English teachers to host a foreign student to (to live with you in your home) and teach English. This could be for one week or longer. **Who are we?** We are Influent, a language homestay provider specialising in total immersion experiences. The student lives with you in your home and you share your language and culture...


  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

    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...

  • Head of Department

    1 week ago


    Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    About Us:At Sunshine Beach State High School, we focus on creating a supportive, caring environment that challenges each individual student to be successful and set high expectations for themselves. Our school is founded on traditional community values of respect and responsibility, whilst ensuring productivity in generating opportunities for each child to...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **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...


  • Sunshine, Australia Concept Recruitment Specialists Full time

    Friendly and supportive team - Full-time position with a competitive salary - Immediate start available **About Us**: Ashley Institute of Vocational Development is a National Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering accredited face-to-face training through both workplace and class-room environments throughout Australia and provides tailored and...


  • Sunshine, Australia Concept Recruitment Specialists Full time

    Friendly and supportive team Fulltime position with a competitive salary Immediate start availableAbout Us:Ashley Institute of Vocational Development is a National Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering accredited face-to-face training through both workplace and class-room environments throughout Australia and provides tailored and innovative...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago


    Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    About the Department of Education 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...


  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Prestige Staffing Solutions Full time

    Prestige Staffing Solutions recognise the importance of providing opportunities for international tertiary students to complement their studies with practical work experience within the Automotive industry. Our International Student Work Experience program provides students with the opportunity to gain that experience. Placement may only be undertaken where...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Greenwich College Full time

    **International Student Recruitment Marketing Specialist - Brazil/Latam** **Greenwich College Gold Coast** **(Part of NextEd Limited)** **Position Overview** You will monitor, grow and expand our existing relationships with both strategically important onshore and offshore Brazilian/Latam stakeholders to drive growth and sales in student recruitment. You...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Navitas Full time

    **About the role** **Key Responsibilities** - Oversee events such as student orientation, graduation and student engagement activities - Plan, implement and report on the success of each student event - Undertake general administrative duties within the SAS team - Produce & plan a monthly Student Activities Calendar - Develop and maintain relationships with...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Navitas Full time

    **About the role** **Key Responsibilities** - Oversee events such as student orientation, graduation and student engagement activities - Plan, implement and report on the success of each student event - Undertake general administrative duties within the SAS team - Produce & plan a monthly Student Activities Calendar - Develop and maintain relationships with...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago


    Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Role**: **The Head of Department, Student Services will**: - focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students - incorporate the vision of State Schools Division into school planning - develop the quality of teaching and learning - nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and community - The Head of...