Makarrata Boarding Manager

Department of Education and Training; Garrthalala, Yirrkala; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education and Training in Garrthalala/Yirrkala invites an Administrative Officer 5 to lead the Makarrata Boarding Program. The role focuses on coordinating culturally responsive away-from-home care, delivering administrative leadership, and ensuring alignment with homeland community aspirations to support students’ schooling outcomes.

The position requires supervising Student Support Officers, partnering with families, and overseeing recreational and wellbeing programs within a

Responsibilities

• Coordinate culturally responsive away-from-home care for students in the Makarrata Boarding Program, including providing administrative and program leadership, supervising Student Support Officers, and overseeing wellbeing activities.

Job description

Administrative Officer 5 - Remuneration Package $110,748 - $116,165 (including salary $93,674 - $98,332)

Vacancy Number: 039956

Vacancy Duration: 12 Months

Agency: Department of Education and Training

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: East Arnhem

Location: Garrthalala, Yirrkala

Primary Objective: The Makarrata Boarding Manager coordinates culturally responsive 'away from home' care for students in the Makarrata Boarding Program, including providing administrative and program leadership, supervising Student Support Officers, working collaboratively with students and their families/carers, and overseeing recreational and wellbeing programs. The role ensures the Makarrata Program aligns with the aspirations of homeland communities and provides students with access to educational opportunities that support successful completion of their schooling within a homelands context. This vacancy may be available in either Garrthalala or Yirrkala subject to negotiation with the successful applicant.

Contact: Abi White, Principal, Laynhapuy Homelands School, 08 8987 1224 or [e-mail]