The College is committed to employing teaching and non-teaching staff who support the College’s vision and mission. The College maintains a register of applications and welcomes expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced people throughout the year.

All applications should be addressed to:

Michael Barton
Principal
Djarragun College

Salary Benefits at Djarragun College

Djarragun College has registered an Enterprise Agreement with the FairWork Commission for the period 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021

Djarragun College Enterprise Agreement 2019

Salary levels for the period are to be found on:

·         Teachers – page 37

·         General Staff (excl Boarding) – page 64

·         Boarding Staff – page 73

Salary Packaging

Djarragun College Limited is registered as a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to receive tax concession including FBT Exemption under section 57A of the FBTAA 1986.

Click here to view Djarragun College on the Australian Business Register.

Click here to view Djarragun College on the ACNC register.

As a PBI, Djarragun College is able to provide certain fringe benefits to staff, subject to a capping thresholds, and receive a fringe benefit tax exemption.  What this means is that we can provide fringe benefits to an employee and not pay the fringe benefits tax that a non-PBI employer would be required to pay.

The capping threshold for the year ended 31 March 2020 is a grossed-up value of $30,000. The gross up rate for the year ended 31 March 2020 is 1.8868 meaning the maximum taxable value exempt from fringe benefits and the maximum amount you can salary sacrifice each year is $15,899.93 ($30,000 / 1.8868).  Djarragun College offers the following salary packing options:

·         Mortgage or personal loan repayments

·         Rent payments under a formal lease agreement

·         Everyday Purchase Card for expenses. (Currently provided by PBI Solutions in partnership with Westpac).

There is also a separate cap for salary packaged entertainment benefits which for the year ended 31 March 2020 is a grossed-up value of $5,000.  The maximum taxable value exempt from fringe benefits and the maximum amount you can salary sacrifice under this separate cap each year is $2,649.98 ($5,000 / 1.8868). Djarragun College offers the following salary packing options:

·         Meal and Accommodation Card. (Currently provided by PBI Solutions in partnership with Westpac).

Click here for current FBT threshold caps and gross up rates on the ATO website.

Below is an example of how salary packing works.

Current positions

The College is calling for passionate and caring educators with an active interest in shaping the lives of First Nations people by removing the barriers to education.

Multiple Middle Leadership Curriculum Positions

  • Dean of Academic Care (P-6)
  • Dean of Academic Care (Year 7 and 8)
  • Dean of Academic Care (Year 9 and 10)
  • Dean of Cross Curriculum Priorities (English and Mathematics)

This is a middle leadership role and reports primarily through the Head of Teaching and Learning to the Principal for all curriculum related matters. The role is focused on curriculum management and administration as well as academic and professional development of teachers and improving student learning.

The person fulfilling the position is required to have extensive knowledge in a wide range of curriculum matters, be proven as an effective classroom teacher and hold considerable specialist knowledge and be well-respected by peers and students, be able and willing to support colleagues to improve in their own practice after leading by example and have a clear vision and strategies to improving teaching and learning within the faculty area.

As a member of the middle leadership team, the standard of work is expected to be accurate, comprehensive, timely, innovative and motivational to other colleagues.

Applications are to be made through SEEK, addressed to the College Principal, Djarragun College.

Please include:

  • A current CV
  • Names of two (2) professional referees. Referees must be your most recent employer and be a line manager/supervisor.
  • A letter of application detailing how your previous experience would enable you to meet the requirements of the role
  • For a copy of the Dean of Academic Care position description please click here. 
  • Closing date for applications is 4.00pm  Tuesday 20 April 2021.

Click here to apply on Seek

Business Services Manager

This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. The Business Services Manager provides strategic leadership and operational management of all Djarragun’s properties, buildings, infrastructure and catering services.

Applications are to be made through SEEK, addressed to the HR Manager.

Please include:

  • A current CV
  • A copy of your Blue Card
  • Names of two (2) professional referees. Referees must be your most recent employer and be a line manager/supervisor.
  • A letter of application detailing how your previous experience would enable you to meet the requirements of the role
  • For a copy of the position description please click here.
  • Closing date for applications is 4.00pm  Friday 11 June 2021.

Click here to apply on Seek

Boarding House Supervisor

A Boarding House Supervisor is an integral member of the boarding team and works closely with the students, families and staff of the College to provide an outstanding educational and living experience for students as boarders of the College. A Boarding Supervisor is responsible for working individually and with groups of students and is involved in responsible directly to the Head of Boarding.

Applications are to be made through SEEK, addressed to the HR Manager.

Please include:

  • A current CV
  • A copy of your Blue Card
  • Names of two (2) professional referees. Referees must be your most recent employer and be a line manager/supervisor.
  • A letter of application detailing how your previous experience would enable you to meet the requirements of the role
  • For a copy of the position description please click here.

Click here to apply on Seek

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