First Nations Student Coordinator

HARKE has partnered with a leading co-educational day and boarding school in the Greater Geelong area. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence, wellbeing, inclusion, and cultural understanding across all areas of school life. With a long-established First Nations programme and a strong commitment to reconciliation, the school works closely with students, families, and communities to create a culturally responsive environment where First Nations students are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Located on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung people, Geelong offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity for individuals and families. Serviced by local and regional train networks with direct access to Melbourne, the city combines coastal living with the convenience of a major regional centre. Home to the Geelong Cats, Deakin University's renowned waterfront campus, vibrant cafés, arts precincts, and a picturesque waterfront, Geelong is a welcoming and family-friendly community. Residents are spoilt for choice with quality local schools, sporting facilities, and easy access to the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, and Great Ocean Road.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the wellbeing, engagement, and success of First Nations students across a respected educational community. The First Nations Student Coordinator will lead student support initiatives, strengthen relationships with families and communities, contribute to cultural awareness across the school, and support the implementation of the school's Reconciliation Action Plan.

• Support the pastoral care, wellbeing, and educational outcomes of First Nations students across campus communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, community organisations, and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate cultural initiatives, including Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC Week, and other First Nations events and programmes.
• Support the implementation of First Nations perspectives across curriculum and school programmes.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, policies, and practices that strengthen cultural responsiveness and student engagement.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities, and perspectives.
• Experience supporting the wellbeing and educational outcomes of young people.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Well-developed organisational and administrative capabilities.
• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• Full Australian work rights.
• Two referees and completion of HARKE safeguarding onboarding requirements.

• Attractive salary package and superannuation.
• Daily lunch provided during school terms.
• Access to wellbeing and sporting facilities.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative school community.
• Opportunity to make a lasting contribution to First Nations student success and cultural engagement.
• Please contact amy@harke.com.au