AIEF and First Nations Liaison

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.

About the role: 

Seymour College is seeking a dedicated AIEF and First Nations Liaison to join our Middle and Senior campus. 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 commencing mid-January 2026 works 18-20 hours per week for 39 weeks of the year. 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. 

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 and their cultural needs.
• 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 Friday 21 November 2025, however early applications are encouraged. 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. 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.