Make a meaningful difference to the international student experience as a Homestay Coordinator, connecting international students with safe, supportive and suitable homestay providers.

You will recruit and assess homestay providers, coordinate student placements, ensure compliance with Blue Card requirements and DE International policies, and provide quality administrative support.

Apply today and help create a welcoming and positive experience for international students in Queensland!

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SER698919/26E
Closing date 30-Aug-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Fiona Carter
Contact details 07 5595 8702
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This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

Welcome to Merrimac State High School, one of the Gold Coast's premium educational environments.

As an internationally recognised school with an outstanding reputation, Merrimac High delivers world class education built upon the core principles of respect, responsibility and reliability.

Our school motto "Pride in Excellence" emphasises our unwavering pursuit of greatness, which is best achieved when students, parents, teachers and community work together to reach the greatest possible educational outcomes.

At Merrimac High we consider our staff, students and community as family.

Your opportunity:

Position will be predominately Homestay Co-ordinator however you will be required to assist in general administration from time to time





Responsibilities include:

- Recruit suitable homestay providers to host international students and secure the Principal's approval for all suitable homestay providers.
- Ensure homestay providers are compliant with Blue Card Services criteria and relevant DE International policies and procedures.
- Manage and coordinate the placement of international students with suitable approved homestay providers in accordance with DE International's homestay policies and procedures as well as State and Commonwealth legislative requirements.
- Participate in all training offered by the school and DE International.
- Contribute to the development and coordination of a homestay register to record and monitor homestay providers and student placement data.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Information Package for Applicants

Role Description

📌 EOI - International Student Homestay Coordinator - Merrimac State High School (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast