International Officer

Caloundra Christian College is a Pre-Kindy to Year 12 independent Christian school on the Sunshine Coast. We are a team of committed educators who fundamentally believe that each child is unique and created in God’s image. Together, with our students, parents and local churches and businesses, we are creating a learning community that authentically seeks to see each student flourish and grow in their own individual gifts, abilities and passions. Our practices are rooted in the belief that students learn best when they feel safe and loved and are genuinely engaged and challenged by purposeful, creative, differentiated opportunities to learn about themselves and the impact they can make in the world they live in. We tailor learning to the individual needs of each student and strive to ensure they experience a strong sense of their value in our community. This is what makes CalCC so special. Forty years on.

For the successful applicant, you can expect to work in a vibrant and supportive team environment which provides staff social and recreation team building events, access to mental health support, continuing education and networking opportunities and a staff discount on tuition fees.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate the homestay program under the guidance and support of the International Program Manager;
- Attend to homestay-related enquiries, advertising for and recruitment of host families, including building and maintaining relationships with host families (strong marketing aspect);
- Ensure timely and accurate flow of information to stakeholders including but not limited to agents, homestay families, international students, ESL tutors, admin team, teachers, third-party providers;
- Assist in optimum homestay placement of students, selection of families and timely interventions as necessary, taking into consideration students’ and families’ preferences, needs and special requirements;
- Schedule and coordinate homestay visits whilst ensuring compliance with relevant policies, regulations and procedures;
- Collaborate with other departments and teams such as administration, student services, first aid;
- Maintain relations with professional and educational associations and networks as well as local businesses and organisations related to the position;
- Develop and maintain strategies to continuously improve the quality of the homestay program and enhance the experience of international students and host families; and
- Other duties as directed by the International Program Manager which may include but are not limited to assisting with event preparation and coordination as well as processing payment requests, invoicing and records.

**Skills**:

- Well-developed computer skills in Microsoft Windows operation system (experience with TASS preferred);
- Experience working in culturally diverse environments;
- Experience in a homestay or with an overseas education provider would be an advantage (in particular within the school’s sector);
- Strong marketing skills beneficial;
- Demonstrable knowledge of the ESOS Act and the corresponding National Code;
- The ability to converse and/or read in a Second Language would be an advantage;
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including well‐developed verbal and written communication skills; and
- Organisation and initiative, time management & attention to detail and accuracy.

**Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated experience working within a school environment would be advantageous;
- A certificate or Diploma in Business Administration would be highly regarded;
- Be a practising Christian who is active in their own church and whole-heartedly subscribe to the Statement of Faith;
- Have or be willing to obtain a ‘Working with Children Blue Card’ prior to commencement;
- Have a current Driver’s Licence;
- Be eligible to work in Australia; and
- Have a current First Aid certificate and CPR or willing to obtain.

**Applications**: