Commencing Term 2, 2026Part TimeRavenswood is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where staff enjoy a range of benefits that foster health and wellbeing, and students achieve outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.About the RoleThe Cadets Coordinator plays a key leadership role within the Ravenswood Cadet Programme, supporting its coordination, supervision and ongoing success. Working closely with the Knox Ravenswood Army Cadet Unit (KRACU) leadership, the role provides strong operational support, pastoral care and liaison between students, staff, parents and partner organisations.This position is central to ensuring the programme operates safely, effectively and in alignment with Ravenswood’s values and duty of care obligations.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership and oversight of the Ravenswood Cadet Programme in partnership with the Commanding Officer and Cadet RHQ TeamAct as the primary Ravenswood liaison for cadet operations, staffing, and student engagementMentor and work closely with the Ravenswood Cadet Administration OfficerLead and support staff and students to ensure a safe, well governed, and high-quality cadet experience aligned with school and Australian Army Cadet valuesOversee pastoral care, wellbeing, and risk management for Ravenswood cadets, working closely with internal wellbeing and leadership teamsBuild strong relationships with parents and the broader school community to support confidence and engagement in the Cadet ProgrammeContribute to leadership development, standards and continuous improvement across the UnitEnsure effective coordination, compliance and communication across all Ravenswood cadet activities and key eventsAbout YouYou are a calm, credible and a people focused leader with the ability to operate confidently in a complex educational and co-curricular environment. You bring sound judgement, strong relationship skills, and a clear commitment to student wellbeing, safety and development.Essential RequirementsCompletion of AAC courses as requiredCurrent First Aid & CPR CertificationWillingness to meet Australian Army Cadets training and compliance requirementsProactive, energetic and solutions focused approach aligned with both schools’ Positive Education philosophyDemonstrated capacity to manage, prioritise and coordinate multiple tasks in a complex environmentHigh level of discretion and ability to maintain strict confidentialityWarm, professional interpersonal style and the ability to manage a substantial workload under pressure and deadlinesStrong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and edit internal and external communications and reportsDemonstrated leadership experience within education, youth programs, cadet organisations or similarly complex environmentsStrong understanding of pastoral care, wellbeing and risk management principlesThis is a rewarding opportunity to mentor young people, contribute to their leadership development, and be part of a well-established Cadet Program in a supportive school environment. To ApplyPlease include a cover letter as the first page of your resume.Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children.  Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number and evidence of their in order to be eligible for this position.Applications close: 4pm Thursday 26 February 2026If you have any questions: Please contact Andrew Bardsley, Director of People and Culture on (02) 9498 9898 or by email abardsley@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au Ravenswood is a Uniting Church, Positive Education and IB World School AUD Australia - NSW Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches Gordon 2072

Cadets Coordinator

  • Commencing Term 2, 2026
  • Part Time


Ravenswood is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where staff enjoy a range of benefits that foster health and wellbeing, and students achieve outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.

About the Role

The Cadets Coordinator plays a key leadership role within the Ravenswood Cadet Programme, supporting its coordination, supervision and ongoing success. Working closely with the Knox Ravenswood Army Cadet Unit (KRACU) leadership, the role provides strong operational support, pastoral care and liaison between students, staff, parents and partner organisations.

This position is central to ensuring the programme operates safely, effectively and in alignment with Ravenswood’s values and duty of care obligations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Ravenswood Cadet Programme in partnership with the Commanding Officer and Cadet RHQ Team
  • Act as the primary Ravenswood liaison for cadet operations, staffing, and student engagement
  • Mentor and work closely with the Ravenswood Cadet Administration Officer
  • Lead and support staff and students to ensure a safe, well governed, and high-quality cadet experience aligned with school and Australian Army Cadet values
  • Oversee pastoral care, wellbeing, and risk management for Ravenswood cadets, working closely with internal wellbeing and leadership teams
  • Build strong relationships with parents and the broader school community to support confidence and engagement in the Cadet Programme
  • Contribute to leadership development, standards and continuous improvement across the Unit
  • Ensure effective coordination, compliance and communication across all Ravenswood cadet activities and key events

About You

You are a calm, credible and a people focused leader with the ability to operate confidently in a complex educational and co-curricular environment. You bring sound judgement, strong relationship skills, and a clear commitment to student wellbeing, safety and development.

Essential Requirements

  • Completion of AAC courses as required
  • Current First Aid & CPR Certification
  • Willingness to meet Australian Army Cadets training and compliance requirements
  • Proactive, energetic and solutions focused approach aligned with both schools’ Positive Education philosophy
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage, prioritise and coordinate multiple tasks in a complex environment
  • High level of discretion and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Warm, professional interpersonal style and the ability to manage a substantial workload under pressure and deadlines
  • Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and edit internal and external communications and reports
  • Demonstrated leadership experience within education, youth programs, cadet organisations or similarly complex environments
  • Strong understanding of pastoral care, wellbeing and risk management principles

This is a rewarding opportunity to mentor young people, contribute to their leadership development, and be part of a well-established Cadet Program in a supportive school environment. 

To Apply

Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume.

Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children. 

Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number and evidence of their in order to be eligible for this position.

Applications close: 4pm Thursday 26 February 2026

If you have any questions: Please contact Andrew Bardsley, Director of People and Culture on (02) 9498 9898 or by email abardsley@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au

Ravenswood is a Uniting Church, Positive Education and IB World School

  • Posted Date 12 Feb 2026
  • Location Gordon
    NSW / Australia
  • Industry Education & Training
  • Job Type Part Time
  • Salary Not provided