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AIEF and First Nations Liaison

Seymour College HR
Part-time
On-site
South Australia, Australia
Introduction

About Seymour:

Seymour College is a leading independent girls’ school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to foster young women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future. Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.



Description

About the role: 

Seymour College is seeking a dedicated AIEF and First Nations Liaison to join the Barr Smith Campus team. This position plays an important role in supporting Indigenous and AIEF students, strengthening relationships between families, staff, and the wider College community, and promoting a strong sense of belonging across both the Day School and Boarding House. 

This fixed term, part time role works 18-20 hours per week for 39 weeks of the year until December 2026. The key responsibilities are to:  

  • Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous and AIEF students and their families. 

  • Collaborate with staff, pastoral leaders, and the Director of Boarding to enhance student engagement and wellbeing. 

  • Lead the implementation of the College’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and coordinate initiatives such as Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. 

  • Liaise with AIEF and external stakeholders regarding student progress, pathways, and opportunities. 

  • Support the daily life of the Boarding House community through visibility, communication, and student care. 



Skills And Experiences

About you: 

As the successful candidate, you will have: 

  • Qualifications and/or experience in a similar role, ideally within an educational environment. 

  • A strong understanding of issues affecting Indigenous students and their education. 

  • Experience mentoring and supporting young people. 

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach. 

  • Current Working with Children Check, RRHAN-EC Fundamentals and Masterclass certification, and First Aid (HLTAID012). 

How to Apply:

Applications for this position close Monday 2 March 2026. Please provide the following addressed to Mrs Vanessa Browning, Principal:

  • Resume
  • Covering letter responding to the key areas of responsibility
  • Contact details of 3 referees  

For further details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please refer to the Position Description, as well as the Candidate Information Pack. To learn more about Seymour College please visit our website https://www.seymour.sa.edu.au. The College reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the closing date. 

To discuss this role please contact Sarah Davidson, People and Culture Administrator, on 08 8303 9043.

Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website. Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.