Governess – Remote Education on a Cattle Station

Napco; Springsure; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Single air-conditioned accommodation

Travel reimbursement

Transfer opportunities between station

Social/station events

Job summary

NapCo seeks a Governess for Castlevale Outstation on Mantuan Downs Station, QLD, to support two children in distance education. You will plan and deliver curriculum, participate in on-air education activities, and maintain progress records within a structured home-learning environment.

Initial start in January 2027 aligns with the school year. Candidates should have patience, confidentiality, and ability to work unsupervised in a remote station setting with accompanying meals and accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's education - varying primary school ages.
• Experience delivering in a school on-air educational format through Mount Isa school or similar depending on the station location.
• Relevant qualifications, working with / supervising children.
• High level of patience and empathy.
• Attention to detail, good observational skills and strong communication/reporting skills.
• Autonomy (work unsupervised) with strong time & routine management skills.
• Strong work ethic and high work attendance record.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• The Governess will be required throughout the entire school period.
• Current Working With Children's Check (QLD Blue Card) or ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to commence in Jan 2027 with the school year and complete the school year.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver curriculum subjects for distance-learning students.
• Participate in on-air communications.
• Monitor progress and maintain records.
• Attend off-property school functions and exercises as required.
• Communicate regularly with parents about progress and challenges.
• Maintain a tidy, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Care for one under school age child with engaging activities.
• Assist with other duties around the station as needed.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Attention to detail

Communication/reporting

Autonomy/time management

Work ethic/attendance

Confidentiality

Education

Qualifications working with/supervising children

Tools

Working With Children Check (QLD Blue Card)

Job description

NapCo seeks a Governess for Castlevale Outstation on Mantuan Downs Station, QLD, to support two children in distance education. You will plan and deliver curriculum, participate in on-air education activities, and maintain progress records within a structured home-learning environment.

Initial start in January 2027 aligns with the school year. Candidates should have patience, confidentiality, and ability to work unsupervised in a remote station setting with accompanying meals and accommodation