Makarrata Boarding Program Lead

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

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