Do you love organising and coordinating? Are you a detail-oriented, client-focused individual? Do you thrive on maintaining communication between various stakeholders? If you answered yes, yes, yes - the Student Services Coordinator position could be the position for you! AFL Cape York (AFLCY), is recruiting for a full-time Student Services Coordinator . This is your opportunity to contribute to our mission of strengthening resilience, providing positive life experience and opportunities to Indigenous Australians through culturally appropriate education, sporting and wellbeing pathways. We operate two residential boarding facilities in Cairns – AFL Cape York House for Boys (Portsmith) and AFL Cape York House for Girls (Redlynch) – providing a safe and supportive ‘home away from home’ environment for secondary school students from remote communities. Your day-to-day responsibilities would include: Oversee all systems relating to end-to-end management of ABSTUDY process including compliance requirements, streamlining and enhancing travel processes. Providing on-the-job training on travel to Administration Trainees Coordinating student enrolment processes, orientation for boarding experiences, student and family travel, all aspects of community liaison. Actively manage student services and workflow to ensure all reporting is completed within required deadlines. Maintaining regular and positive lines of communication and support to all relevant stakeholders, students and their families, providing the key link between AFLCY House and families. Coordinating and maintaining all student services administration functions and records. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for the Development Coordinator role as this position is part of our program to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our industry and is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. CORE COMPETENCIES Certificate III in Business or equivalent experience. Exceptional time management and organisational skills, particularly in relation to managing multiple priorities, tasks and adhering to strict deadlines. Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to liaise with varying individuals and organisations and develop strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Ability to interact positively and professionally with children/youth whilst maintaining professional boundaries. Cultural competence; proven skills, knowledge and behaviours that are required to plan, support, improve and deliver services in a culturally respectful and appropriate manner. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. A demonstrated ability to utilise management information systems and desktop software applications (e.g. spreadsheets, word processing and database packages) C Class driver’s licence National Police Clearance Positive Working with Children Blue Card (or eligible to apply for). For more information or to apply , please send your resume and cover letter to - aflcy.com.au . Applications close Friday 21 March 2026.
