Stella Maris College Mission and Vision

Stella Maris College, Manly, is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, inspired by the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition. As one of ten schools nationally, that form the Good Samaritan Education (GSE) network, the College upholds a holistic and inclusive approach to education, grounded in the values of stewardship, mutuality, prayer, hospitality, humility, discernment, justice, and peace.

Informed by the Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education, Stella Maris is committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes innovative pedagogy across all areas of the curriculum while nurturing the personal, social, and spiritual growth of each student. At the heart of this commitment is a strong focus on pastoral care, which seeks to ensure that every student is known, valued, and supported to flourish.

The College encourages students to become grounded, hope-filled young people who are capable of deep listening, wise leadership, and compassionate engagement with others and the world. Pastoral care at Stella Maris is not a separate program but an integrated and relational approach that informs all aspects of school life, from the classroom to the co-curricular space, fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Stella Maris College is incorporated and governed locally by a Board of Directors, accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education.

Position Purpose

The College is seeking a Duke of Edinburgh Assistant (one day a week) whose role will be to assist with the leadership, management and organisation of the College's Duke of Edinburgh program.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist those working within the DofE Award Program with award planning, progress and completion of each level
- Support young people to develop new skills, confidence and a greater appreciation of the environment and community around them through following the award framework
- Maintain certification as an NSW DofE award leader and other relevant professional learning with the NSW award office
- Form good relationships with students that promote enjoyment of the DofE Award Program and are in line with the aims, policies and development plans of the College
- Keep the Award Coordinator informed about participant progress, including any concerns, developments, annual requirements, etc
- Ensure that effective policies are in place and upheld so that the needs of all pupils, including those with difficulties, disabilities or other needs, are met as appropriate and inclusive
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating the delivery of the DofE Award Program
- Keep up to date with D of E Award Program developments and regulations and implement changes as appropriate
- Liaise, communicate and work with the Award Coordinator, national and local DofE Award authorities as required
- Assist with material / displays for college newsletters, Open Days, parent information sessions & other Award based events
- Assist in managing the training, communication, and operational organisation of the adventurous journeys
- Assist in managing an up-to-date database of external assessors, including ensuring completion of necessary forms,



Working with Children Checks and any other required training
- Assist in developing and overseeing the delivery and sign offs of the Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE Awards, including recruitment, retention and training of students and volunteers / staff, ensuring high completion rates
- Assist in managing a database of students participating in the DofE Award Program
- Meet regularly with the students undertaking the DofE Award Program in order to encourage the completion of the Award requirements
- Assist in running sessions, as required, to enable students to complete all sections of their DofE Award
- Assist in managing the equipment store and equipment maintenance
- Assist in planning and organising expeditions and overseas trips, ensuring that procedures are implemented, including letters and consent forms for parents, briefing notes for supervisors, risk assessments, training for participants, information booklets, equipment, etc
- Attend training sessions, expeditions, DofE Award ceremonies and other events as necessary
- Undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Award Coordinator

Expectations

Memberships:

- Duke of Edinburgh Team
- Membership of and active participation in appropriate professional bodies
- Other associated teams or projects

Professionalism and Mission of Stella Maris College:

- Is punctual for all duties, presents self appropriately, following dress code as required
- Keeps privileged information, to which she/he is privy by virtue of the employment position, confidential
- Maintains highly effective working relationship with all staff
- Seeks feedback on own performance and responds to own training/development needs.
- Fosters a collaborative work environment
- Promotes a healthy work environment that empowers and develops the diverse talents of people
- Proactively and positively addresses issues to assist the resolution of conflict
- Participates in meetings as required
- Contributes to the Mission and Vision of the College
- Complies with policies and directives issued by Stella Maris College including Child Safeguarding, Work Health and Safety and the Staff Code of Conduct
- Acknowledges that the Principal may change or designate additional duties from time to time

Criteria

Essential Criteria for the Role:

- Commitment to all Child Safeguarding Principles at Stella Maris College
- Ensuring that the GSE Philosophy on Education is reflected in leadership practice
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams)
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a strong ability to coordinate events
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- A role model for staff, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to the College’s values and mission




- Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment
- Exceptional personal standards of honesty and integrity
- Excellent work ethic and a “can do” attitude
- Builds positive and professional relationships with staff, students, families, and other stakeholders

Highly Desirable Criteria for the Role:

- Current First Aid Certificate, or be willing to obtain one prior to commencement
- Completion of Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader training, or be willing to complete training
- Previous involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Outdoor Education or Youth Leadership
- Experience with risk management practices
- Experience working in a school or educational institution
- Experience using Compass

Length of Tenure

The Duke of Edinburgh Assistant is appointed on a permanent part-time basis.

Remuneration

The position attracts a rate in accordance with Clerical and Administration Services Level 1.1 of the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Conditions of Appointment

The Duke of Edinburgh Assistant is appointed by the College Principal.

Preferred applicants will be screened in accordance with Child Protection Legislation.

The appointee must hold a current Working with Children Check (Employee).

Workplace Health and Safety

Employees are responsible and accountable for:

- compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control
- active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety
- identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace
- where required, correct utilisation of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment or Personal Protective Clothing

Child Safe Standards

Stella Maris College is committed to ensuring that all those engaged in the College promote the fundamental right of children and young people to be respected in a safe school environment. The College has zero tolerance of child abuse and expects all of staff to:

- be aware of, understand and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, including the Child Protected Standards, and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with these
- be in possession of a current and valid Working with Children Check
- respond according to the College’s policies and procedures when interacting with children and young people, taking all allegations and concerns very seriously
- be committed to providing a safe environment for all children and young people, promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety

Applications

Applications must include a 1-page cover letter addressed to the Principal including a response that details suitability for the role by addressing each point in the Essential Criteria and Highly Desirable Criteria (where applicable).

Only electronic applications will be accepted.

Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026. Stella Maris College reserves the right to fill the position prior to this date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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