Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator

Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator

Position Title Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator
Level Dependent on experience
Commencement Date Term 1 2025
Hours Permanent Full-time

Thomas Hassall Anglican College is a vibrant P-12 independent College located with close
access to the M5 and M7 in the growing southwest of Sydney. We are committed to
challenging our students to look beyond boundaries and to use their gifts and talents to make a
difference in the world. We are guided by our vision – Growing and Nurturing Excellence in
Learning, Wisdom and Service.

The College is seeking to employ a dynamic, experienced Duke of Edinburgh / Outdoor
Education teacher or non-teacher. The successful applicant will have either a 0.5FTE teaching
load or equivalent tasks/role to support staff and students across the College programs.

The Duke of Edinburgh Program at the College includes the following:

• Gold, Silver and Bronze levels operating annually across the year
• Over 400 students registered for Duke of Edinburgh in 2025
• Over 300 students in current Award Programs in 2024
• A combination of self-funded and College supported programs
• A good support network of Alumni students
• A sustainable level of staff volunteers

Key Selection Criteria
The successful applicant for the above position must be able to provide evidence to support
the following criteria:

• Strong personal Christian faith and be a regular and practising member of a Bible-based

Christian Church

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating a large and dynamic Duke of Edinburgh or

equivalent outdoor education program.

• Capacity to work as a team with colleagues and leaders to continually improve teaching

and learning.

• Employ effective strategies for managing expeditions, monitoring participant wellbeing

as well as an ability to develop positive partnerships with College families.

• Capacity to lead and work as part of a team for the Duke of Edinburgh Program.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the integration of technology in the delivery

of learning and maintaining records.

• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, critical analysis and

problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation (if applicable)
• Senior First Aid, Wilderness First Aid is preferable

Applications should include:

• Cover application letter
• Completion of Employment Application form available on the College website - This

should include the names, addresses and phone numbers of three confidential referees.
One of these needs to be from a Christian Minister.

• Resume outlining experience relevant to the position
• Written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in a maximum of 2-3 pages
• Valid NSW Working with Children details (WWCC)

Thomas Hassall Anglican College is dedicated to maintaining a child-safe environment and is
committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people entrusted to
our care. Our Child Safe Program includes A Child Safe Policy developed in alignment with the
Child Safe Standards, background screening and reference checks. We have a zero-tolerance
for child abuse and are committed to doing what we can to keep students safe from harm.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 22 November 2024

Please note applicants will be considered for interview upon receipt of application.
Appointments may be decided before the closing date.

Please forward your application to employment@thac.nsw.edu.au
Attention: Cathie Graydon - Director of Staff Services

Please visit our website for a full role description.

Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator

Primary Purpose:
The Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator will work with staff to lead the Strategic Plan related to
improvement and innovation of the Co-curricular Program including the Duke of Edinburgh
Program and the broader service-learning programs across the College.

Accountable to:
The Principal through the Deputy Principal, Head of Senior School

Directly reports to:
Director of Co-curricular

Relates to:

1. Deputy Principals
2. Coordinator of Operations
3. Director of Student Wellbeing
4. Year Advisors
5. Staff

The Duke of Edinburgh team consist of the following:

1. Dukes Assistant
2. Volunteer teachers assisting with expeditions
3. Alumni students assisting with expeditions
4. College staff assisting with the organisation of administration (equipment, logging data,

budgeting)

Major Responsibilities
The Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator is responsible to the Principal through the Deputy
Principal, Head of Senior School and reports directly to the Director of Co-curricular. Their
responsibilities include the following duties:

• Ensure all relevant information regarding Dukes events are clearly communicated to

staff and students well in advance of actual dates including safety information, required
equipment, start and end times.

• Oversee the audit of College owned equipment and ensure items are safe and in good

working order. Arrange the purchasing of new equipment when required.

• Liaise with the Coordinator of Operations in regards to timing and staffing of expedition

events well in advance of suggested dates.

• Promote and facilitate compliance with applicable Child Protection legislation

requirements by all Award Leaders, Assessors and supervisors.

• Promote the principles and procedures of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award,

including its International Declaration and Principles, national policies, to the Voluntary
Code of Conduct.

• Develop and implement strategies for attracting and supporting the participation of a

broad spectrum of young people in the Award.

• Promote and administer the Online Record Book for the College, in addition to ensuring

all participants make full use of the Duke of Edinburgh recording system. Regularly
monitor participants’ progress.

• Assist participants to find suitable assessors and supervisors to fulfil their service-

learning component.

• Arrange necessary training for leaders, assessors, supervisors and participants.
• Arrange Award presentations as required.
• Comply with the requirements of the Duke of Edinburgh Operating Licence and liaise

and food. Ensure that the program complies with College policies, including relevant risk
assessments.

• Lead expeditions, delegating responsibility to alumni staff where necessary, to

encourage the development of the skills required.

• Be experienced in Duke of Edinburgh requirements including hillwalking, navigation,

expedition supervision, expedition assessment and Wilderness First Aid.

• Be experienced in group management, staff deployment and management and pastoral

care of students on expeditions.

• Report regularly to the Director of Co-curricular to ensure the quality of delivery and to

develop strategies to enhance that delivery.

• Perform other duties as required by the Principal or her nominees from time to time.

committees and camps

This role description is underpinned by the College Policies, Procedures and Guidelines