Are you passionate about providing a welcoming and supportive environment for international students?

Cairns State High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as an International Student Homestay Coordinator.

This is permanent full-time position commencing on 14 July 2025.

Job details

About Cairns State High School

Cairns State High School is proud to be a vibrant, inclusive school community that welcomes learners from across the globe. Each year, we host approximately 75 to 100 international students as part of our well-established international program, contributing to the rich cultural diversity that defines our school.

Our school, established in 1917, blends tradition with innovation—offering students from all backgrounds the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and personally. We prioritise student wellbeing and resilience, ensuring all learners are supported to become confident, capable participants in an increasingly globalised world.

Cairns High is committed to developing the ‘whole person' and actively engages with students to understand and respond to their unique needs and aspirations. Our multicultural environment not only enhances learning but fosters global citizenship and lifelong connections.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Manage and coordinate high quality and responsive service delivery and welfare support to international students.
• Contribute to the provision of a successful experience for international students at the school and the enhancement of Queensland's reputation as a provider of quality education programs.
• Recruit suitable homestay providers to host international students and secure the Principal's approval for all suitable homestay providers.
• Ensure homestay providers are compliant with Blue Card Services criteria and relevant DE International policies and procedures.
• A Japanese speaker is preferred but not mandatory for the role.

The International Student Homestay Coordinator reports to either the Principal, Deputy Principal, Head of Department or Line Manager and will work collaboratively with teaching and administrative staff, as well as nominated officers within DE International.

For further information about this position, please contact Deputy Principal Brendan Begley by email bbegl4@eq.edu.au or (07) 4050 3033.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 1-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• FNR641816_25P - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants