Governess | Soudan Station, NT

Join Soudan Station as a Governess, supporting the education of two children through distance education.

The Governess consistently achieves learning outcomes by the provision of an organised, structured and engaging environment for students. Most importantly they bring a personality of fun, enthusiasm and an infectious energy to learning.

Soudan Station, NT: This is a rare opportunity to experience life in an iconic Australian cattle station environment whilst positively impacting and shaping young agriculture minds of the future! Soudan Station runs approx. 22,000 head of cattle, home to NAPCo's heifer hub and is located on the Barkly Highway, 1 hour west of Camooweal.

• Plan, prepare and deliver curriculum subjects and lessons

• Participate in on-air communications

• Monitor progress and maintain records as required

• Attend off-property school functions and exercises as required

• Communicate regularly with parents about progress, challenges and all other relevant matters

• Maintain a tidy, clean, and organized learning environment

• Care of one under school age child providing fun and engaging activities during the day

• Assist with other duties around the station as needed

Ideally the successful candidate will have:

• Experience supporting children's education - kindy & primary school ages

• Experience delivering in a school on-air educational format through Mount Isa school on-air or similar and/or Western Alliance.

• Relevant qualifications, working with / supervising children

• High level of patience and empathy

• Attention to detail, good observational skills and strong communication/reporting skills

• Autonomy (work unsupervised) with strong time & routine management skills

• Strong work ethic and high work attendance record

• Professionalism and confidentiality

• The Governess will be required throughout the entire school period. Recreational leave will be available only during term breaks

• Current Working With Children's Check (Okra Card, NT) or ability to obtain one

• Must be able to complete the school year.

• Fixed Term, Full-time position - Start on station now till end of the school year.

• Meals and single air-conditioned accommodation provided

• NAPCo are proud to offer competitive pay, generous annual leave entitlements, travel reimbursement and transfer opportunities between stations at the end of the year.

• NAPCo stations have a great social environment and give all employees the chance to attend our annual Station Challenge, ad-hoc campdrafts, sports days, fishing, camping etc..

Pre-employment requirements
Prior to commencement, all new employees are required to undertake an Australian National Police Check and are also required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (all associated costs covered by NAPCO).
 
For more information on this opportunity and submit your application please: Click "Apply Now" or for more information phone 0429 399 630 

• This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). We do not accept applications from overseas applicants, nor do we provide sponsorship.

• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.