Program Assistant | MLC Marshmead

Full-Time | Residential Position | Mallacoota

MLC is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Program Assistant to join our Marshmead community near Mallacoota. This is a unique chance for someone who enjoys the outdoors, is comfortable getting involved in a wide variety of tasks and is excited by the idea of living and working within a close-knit residential community.

No two days are quite the same. One day you might be preparing for a student expedition or assisting with administration, and the next you could be helping on the farm, supporting Year 9 students or participating in community activities.

For someone who is practical, organised, digitally confident and keen to learn, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a broad range of skills while experiencing a very different way of working and living.

About MLC

MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation in education, together with the breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, wellbeing programs and College resources, provides students with an enriched learning environment. We empower our students to become confident and resilient global citizens with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to thrive throughout their schooling and beyond.

About MLC Marshmead

MLC Marshmead is our unique residential Year 9 learning environment, situated on a 114-hectare property near Mallacoota. The property includes a residential village, working farm and extensive natural environment, creating a distinctive setting for experiential learning focused on environmental sustainability, personal sustainability and sustainable communities.

Students live at Marshmead for an eight-week residential program,



learning through practical experiences, outdoor activities, expeditions and community living.

About the role

The Program Assistant is an incredibly varied position, moving between student-facing activities and the operational needs of the Marshmead community.

You will:

- Participate in the Marshmead program, including overnight expeditions, hiking, camping and outdoor activities
- Assist with administration and the day-to-day operation of the Marshmead village
- Support expedition preparation and program logistics
- Assist with farm activities, gardening, property tasks and student experiences
- Support teaching staff with student wellbeing and activities
- Assist with the Marshmead website, photography and presentations
- Take part in community activities including assemblies, communal meals, parent visiting weekends and special events
- Assist with student appointments and other program logistics
- Work collaboratively with staff across the Marshmead community.

The role also includes MLC organised core safety training in areas such as 4WD vehicle operation, powerboat handling, wilderness first aid, basic fire training, food handling and swimming qualifications.

About you

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, capable and ready to get involved. You don't necessarily need to have done everything before. What matters most is bringing a positive attitude, practical mindset and willingness to learn.

You'll ideally have:

- A genuine enjoyment of the outdoors and an interest in hiking, camping and outdoor activities




- Confidence getting involved in practical tasks around a farm, garden and property
- Strong computer skills, particularly across Microsoft Office and digital platforms
- Good organisational skills and the ability to juggle different priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A flexible, team-oriented approach
- Initiative and a willingness to learn new skills
- An interest in working alongside and supporting young people
- A commitment to environmental sustainability and community living
- A current driver's licence, with 4WD experience advantageous.

Living at Marshmead

This is a residential position, and living within the Marshmead community is an inherent requirement of the role.

Accommodation is provided for the successful applicant only. Depending on accommodation arrangements at the time, the successful applicant may be placed in shared staff accommodation with another staff member.

Marshmead is a remote community, so this opportunity will particularly suit someone who genuinely enjoys rural living, spending time outdoors and being part of a small, connected community.

MLC's commitment to child safety

MLC is a child safe organisation. All staff are responsible for promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.

As an MLC employee, you will be expected to comply with the College's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safe Codes of Conduct and related procedures; maintain a valid Working With Children Check and undertake relevant police and reference checks; understand and fulfil mandatory reporting responsibilities; and contribute to an environment in which students feel safe, respected and empowered.

MLC has zero tolerance for child abuse. We respond seriously and promptly to all concerns, and all staff are expected to uphold our commitment to student protection at all times.

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