Avondale School is a K-12 independent school owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, located in Cooranbong. The school’s mission is to provide opportunities to know Christ, develop full potential and cultivate a love of learning.

Essential Criteria:

• Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and mission of Avondale School;
• Demonstrate initiative and be proactive in supporting the school leadership and staff;
• Be guided by a strong ethical framework around all work practices, especially in the area of discretion and confidentiality;
• Display strong verbal and written communication skills, and emotional intelligence;
• Be a collaborative member of the team who can assist the leaders in connecting with all stakeholders;
• Demonstrate a high level of competence with digital technology, record keeping, word processing and desktop publishing software;
• Be a creative and critical thinker who can translate ideas and concepts into action, analyse complex challenges and opportunities, and engage others proactively in change and improvement;
• Be willing to engage in professional learning and to stay up to date with current information, skills and best-practice;
• Maintain current knowledge and demonstrate best-practice principles in all matters pertaining to child protection, disability discrimination and Work Health and Safety requirements;
• Possess a strong work ethic, striving for continuous improvement and the achievement of high standards; and
• Hold a current Working with Children Check, First Aid Certificate & Covid 19 Vaccination.

The successful applicant will be provided with access to the Staff Handbook that sets out the expectations and requirements of employment at the school. The position is subject to stand down periods during non-school terms. Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. Avondale school supports the principles of equal opportunity employment and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion.

Applications including a covering letter and résumé can be forwarded to Mrs Debra Cooper at [email protected]. Please provide a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the position description, a CV listing qualifications and experience, and the contact details of three referees.

Avondale School is a K-12 independent school owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, located in Cooranbong. The school’s mission is to provide opportunities to know Christ, develop full potential and cultivate a love of learning.

Essential Criteria:

• Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and have a knowledge of and commitment to supporting the ethos and mission of Avondale School;
• Have a student-focused outlook, with the ability to creatively engage students;
• Hold a Certificate III in Education Support or higher and/or equivalent experience;
• Demonstrate an eye for detail and accurate record keeping skills;
• Have experience independently supervising and instructing small groups and students;
• Have the ability to prepare, implement and evaluate appropriate programs for individual students and small groups;
• Have experience in caring for students with special needs and behavioural challenges;
• Be a team player with excellent people skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with all school stakeholders;
• Have ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality;
• Have the ability and skill set to work with multiple digital platforms;
• Hold current a current WWCC clearance and proof of Covid-19 vaccination.

The successful applicant will be provided with access to the Staff Handbook that sets out the expectations and requirements of employment at the school. The position is subject to stand down periods during non-school terms. Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. Avondale School supports the principles of equal opportunity employment and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion.

Applications including a covering letter and résumé can be forwarded to Mrs Debra Cooper at [email protected]. Please provide a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the position description, a CV listing qualifications and experience, and the contact details of three referees.

Avondale School is a Preschool to Year 12 independent school, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The school is located on an expansive rural campus in Cooranbong NSW, in the Lake Macquarie area. With a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years, our mission continues to focus on providing opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.

Role Description:

• Share responsibility with the Head of Secondary and Director of Learning and Innovation in facilitating year group assemblies, and for the overseeing of school chapels/assemblies;
• Share responsibility for coordination of school events and the management of school’s induction and transition programs – as students enter the school in Year 7 and as students move from Stage 4 into Stage 5 and then into Stage 6;
• Leading, visioning, directing and implementing the student welfare programs of the secondary campus;
• Working with Stage coordinators around matters of good order, including matters such as student behaviour, punctuality, tone of the school, school uniform, and attendance;
• Holding regular meetings with Stage coordinators in order to oversee and support their work;
• Operating and maintaining the student discipline system;
• Consulting with the Head of Secondary regarding staffing and timetabling matters;
• Creation and maintenance of the secondary school timetable;
• Create alternative timetables/rosters for staff to follow as needed; and
• Coordinating and managing staff leave requirements.

We seek to use our extensive resources and skilled staff team to deliver innovative learning and wellbeing opportunities that engage students and develop curiosity. We aspire to change the world one graduate at a time, through the development of character, critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and citizenship.

Essential Criteria:

• Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and have a knowledge of and commitment to supporting the ethos and mission of Avondale School;
• Demonstrate a strong and work ethic and productive work habits;
• Demonstrate the ability to inspire all learners to develop their skills through the use of differentiated practice;
• Have a student-focused outlook, with the ability to creatively engage students;
• Possess excellent people skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with all school stakeholders, and work as part of a cohesive team;
• Be an innovative educator with a growth mindset and a passion for learning
• Have experience in leadership and leading a team;
• Have outstanding skills in both written and verbal forms of communication;
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and be highly experienced in building relationships, capacity and efficacy;
• Have experience in supporting the wellbeing of both students and staff;
• Have ability to deal competently with difficult situations and conversations;
• Be committed to working collaboratively and positively across all facets of the school and in particular, to building capacity and contributing to the culture of Avondale School; and
• Hold current NESA qualifications, WWCC clearance and Covid19 Vaccinations.

The successful applicant will be provided with access to the Staff Handbook that sets out the  expectations and requirements of employment at the school. Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. Avondale school supports the principles of equal opportunity employment and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion.

Applications including a covering letter and resume can be forwarded to Mr Dean Bennetts, Chief Executive Officer [email protected].  Please provide a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the position description, a CV listing qualifications and experience, and the contact details of three referees.

Macquarie College is an aspirational, future-focused Adventist learning community, where the pursuit of excellence is nurtured in an inclusive, Christ-centred environment. With the longer term goal of chaplaincy at Macquarie College to be a global exemplar of Adventist mission and ministry in an educational context, this unique opportunity will require the successful candidate to undertake the following essential tasks:

• lead the growth of Macquarie College’s faith community through the day-to-day provision of a high-quality, inclusive, vibrant and creative, relational and distinctively Seventh-day Adventist school-wide chaplaincy program. Such a program will intentionally seek to engage the college’s unchurched community in relationships that lead to a long-term faith commitment to mainstream Adventist church communities;
• work in close partnership with the college’s senior executive staff to ensure the day-to-day functionality of Macquarie College’s ministry programs;
• lead the ongoing development of best-practice ministry initiatives to both unchurched and churched Macquarie College community members;
• leadership of Macquarie College’s chaplaincy programs through the application of interpersonal skills, based upon intellectual and emotionally intelligent behaviours, to enable effective ministry practices within a diverse P-12 school community, including non-Adventist/non-Christian students and their families;
• lead the alignment of Macquarie College’s ministry programs to the college’s learning programs to ensure continuity, relevance and sustainability of both programs for all stakeholders;
• work in close partnership with North NSW school company staff, church company staff, and local Adventist church pastors to ensure the effective delivery of the school company’s strategic vision for ministry in Seventh-day Adventist schools throughout the North NSW Conference; and
• work in partnership with the Macquarie College Assistant Principal (Student Wellbeing) in circumstances where the college’s chaplaincy and student wellbeing programs overlap, to ensure the effective delivery of frontline support services to the college’s at-risk community members.

Employment at Macquarie College in this role is subject to and inclusive of the conditions listed below. Expressions of Interest will only be accepted from applicants who:

• are baptised members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and who have a demonstrated commitment to the central role of Adventist Education in the mission of the Church;
• hold relevant degree level qualifications and experience;
• are a resident of Australia or New Zealand, or who are currently approved to work in Australia;
• hold a current Working With Children Check (WWCC); and
• have a current COVID-19 Vaccination certificate.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Written expressions of Interest, including a current passport photo, a relevant CV and a supporting statement addressing your capacity to undertake the essential tasks of the role, must be forwarded to Rohan Deanshaw, Principal, Macquarie College: [email protected]

Upon receipt of an expression of Interest, an applicant may be invited to submit a further statement addressing the following criteria prior to an interview being scheduled:

• A plan outlining how you would lead Macquarie College’s chaplaincy staff and broader staffing team in the effective delivery of the Macquarie College Strategic Intent Chaplaincy Goals. (The Macquarie College Strategic Intent Chaplaincy Goals will be made available to applicants who progress beyond the expression of interest phase of the application process.)

Wahroonga Adventist School is a Pre-Kindy to Year 12 school situated in the northern suburbs of Sydney. We are a team of vibrant educators who are committed to inspiring students to be successful in school and beyond. We believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging and are genuinely engaged in learning for their own sake and their community. To learn more about Wahroonga Adventist School, please visit the school website. 

Wahroonga Adventist School is committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations, and a safe environment.

The successful applicant will hold a formal teaching qualification (degree level), a current Working with Children Check in NSW, understand how to teach synthetic phonics, and be currently registered (or eligible to register) with NESA to teach in NSW. The successful applicant will also be required to confirm full vaccination status prior to Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Limited finalising the appointment. It is preferable that the successful applicant be a baptised and practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, or a practising Christian sympathetic to the unique Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Applications can be emailed to Jo Medbury, Associate Director of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) & (SNSW) Limited: [email protected]. Applications should include a letter of application and a current résumé with a minimum of three referees including contact details.

As a member of the Riverside Adventist School community you will join a passionate team, committed to advancing the Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school, inspiring students to strive for academic excellence, and nurturing their aspirations for a successful future beyond school. To learn more about the Riverside Adventist School please visit the website.

The successful applicant will hold a relevant teaching qualification (degree level) and be eligible for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers to teach in Queensland. It is preferable that the successful applicant be a baptised and practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, or a practising Christian sympathetic to the unique Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school.

Importantly, in relation to COVID-19 vaccinations, applicants will need to provide evidence that they fully meet all requirements of the Queensland Government as may be in place from time to time.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Applications can be emailed to Jack Ryan, Director of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australia Ltd): [email protected].

Applications should include a letter of application and a current résumé with a minimum of three referees including contact details.

Forming a part of the leadership structure, this newly established role will report to the college Principal and General Manager for Finance, and work closely with the Operations Manager at the Taylor’s Hill campus.

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Limited schools are child safe environments. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following role requirements:

• Degree level accounting qualifications;
• Membership with a professional accounting body such as CPA or CA;
• Industry experience of 5+ years;
• Commitment to ongoing professional development;
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build an effective team to achieve the college’s strategic goals;
• Be a baptised and practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and supportive of the college’s vision and mission;
• Working with Children clearance and COVID vaccination evidence.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Expressions of interest can be sent to Ricardo Schaffers, GM- Finance, at [email protected].

Macarthur Adventist College is a vibrant Prep to Year 12 co-educational Seventh-day Adventist Christian community committed to developing and nurturing the whole child. Macarthur Adventist College is committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations and a safe environment.

The successful applicant will join a passionate team, committed to advancing the Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school, inspiring students to strive for academic excellence, and nurturing their aspirations for a successful future beyond school. To learn more about Macarthur Adventist College, please visit the school website.

The successful applicant will hold a formal teaching qualification (degree level), current Working with Children Check in NSW and be currently registered with NESA to teach in NSW – or be eligible to register with NESA. The successful applicant will also be required to confirm full vaccination status prior to Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Limited finalising the appointment. It is preferable that the successful applicant be a baptised and practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, or a practising Christian sympathetic to the unique Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Applications can be emailed to Jo Medbury, Associate Director of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) & (SNSW) Limited – [email protected].

Applications should include a letter of application and a current résumé with a minimum of three referees including contact details.

Key responsibilities of this role include providing front-line ICT support to staff and students. Major areas of responsibility include:

• hardware and software support of Windows, Mac and iPad devices;
• support of audio-visual equipment such as projectors;
• basic network configuration and troubleshooting;
• basic support of electronic building security systems; and
• contributing to project planning and implementation and to systems maintenance tasks.

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) is committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations, and a safe environment.

This position is primarily focussed in Western and South-Western Sydney, however travel to other locations will also be required.

Essential requirements of the job include:

• the ability to travel throughout the Greater Sydney Adventist schools;
• availability to complete out of hours work at times;
• at least one year of experience in an ICT support role;
• demonstrated ability to achieve high work output with minimal supervision;
• a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC); and
• confirmation of full COVID-19 vaccination status prior to Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Limited finalising the appointment.

Desirable experience and qualifications include:

• access to own transport and a current drivers licence;
• tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or Information Technology;
• ICT industry certifications relevant to technologies used by Greater Sydney Adventist Schools (Microsoft 365 Suite, Microsoft Windows, macOS, iPadOS, hardware support certificate such as A+, network qualifications such as Network+, etc); and
• ICT operations management qualifications (e.g., ITIL v3, etc).

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Applications can be emailed to [email protected]. Applications should include a letter of application and a current résumé with a minimum of three referees including contact details. Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 31 May 2022.