Boarding and Student Support Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover)

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Boarding and Student Support Co-ordinator at the Australian International School! If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth and development, this role is perfect for you!

Position Requirements:

• Have concern for the wellbeing of young people and enjoy interacting with Secondary School aged students (12-18)
• Preferably have experience working with Boarding students
• Preferable experience having worked with Secondary School students
• Experience working with a team to build a positive and nurturing community
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• As the majority of our boarding students speak Mandarin- Preference will be given for a mandarin speaker
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid understanding of safeguarding practices

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar environment / capacity advantageous.

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System.

Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2972?c=cognitapeople&sq=req2972&source=MyCareerFuture to submit your application.

Complete this application before the closing date of 11 September 2026.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.