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Sally September 2008 Charleville 2009

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Katie November 2008 Capriconia - Emerald 2009

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Leanne November 2008 Charters Towers 2009

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  Nicole October 2008 Charleville 2009

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Dianne November 2008 Mt Isa 2009

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Tamara September 2008 Mt Isa Term 4 or 2009

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Tania November 2008 Mt Isa 2009

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Pru August 2008 Longreach Area, Nanny NOW

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Marie September 2008 Charters Towers NOW or 2009

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  Michelle October 2008 Mt Isa NOW

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  Fiona October 2008 Mt Isa 2009

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  kelly October 2008 Mt Isa 2009

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Jane August 2008 Cairns NOW

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  Julianne October 2008 Capriconia - Emerald 2009

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Donna November 2008 Longreach 2009

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  Kerri October 2008 Charleville 2009

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Susan August 2008 Julia Creek Area, Nanny NOW

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  Yolande October 2008 Goondiwindi Area, Nanny NOW

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Kawina August 2008 Mt Isa NOW
Job Position 22 Rosena November 2008 Capriconia 2009
Job Position 23   Susan October 2008 Cairns NOW
Job Position  24   Dave October 2008 Charleville 2009
Job Position  25 Donna November 2008 Capriconia - Emerald 2009
 Job Position 26 Kim  W. August 2008 Charters Towers

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Job Position  29 Radha October 2008 Mt Isa

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Sally and Angus October 2008 Charleville

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Lisa

November 2008

Charters Towers

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Contact Name
Sally

Email
southbend@bigpond.com  southbend@eldersnet.com.au

Phone
07 46267159

Start
January 2009

State and Distance from nearest town
Qld - 110kms N of Injune; 90 kms S Carnarvon Gorge

School of the Air
Charleville SDE

My Family
Our family comprising of my husband,myself and 3 boys live on a 10 000 acre family owned grain/cattle property which is run in conjunction with 6 other properties in the Roma district. 3 boys aged 13yrs (boarding school in 2009), second son ((11)attends small one teacher school 13kms away from property, youngest son will be Year 1(2009)and is enrolled with Charleville SDE.
 

Wage
To be discussed with successful applicant depending on experience and qualifictions. Have applied for In-Home Care Scheme, awaiting confirmation.

In Home Care Position
 

Schoolroom situation
The schoolroom is joined by verandah(which is able to be used for any school activities) to our guest cottage. It has phone,mains power and satelite internet connection. Seperate toilet and wash basin for schoolroom use.
Well resourced. The schoolroom is approx 50 metres from main homestead and 500 metres from Home Tutors accomodation Schoolroom has split-system air-con.\
 

Accommodation
The Home tutor's accomodation is aprox 500metres from schoolroom and main homestead. Roomy 3 bedroom furnished cottage with split system a/c. Phone can be connected - at home tutor's expense. Mains power . Carport and out door area. May have to share with backpackers at busy times.. Will have to provide linen. Morning tea will be provided during school week.

Job Description
This position is for the youngest son (Year 1). Boy has Aspergers syndrome, applicants with teaching qualificaions or special needs experiences are invited to apply. This position will be extremely challenging but will also be satisfying as well. ,The units of work for SDE will be modified to suit the childs ability and as such the home tutor must be willing to work as a team with SDE staff,speech pathologist and parents to provide a postive educating role. There will be no house work,cooking etc associated with the position. On occasions the home tutor may have to provide supervision of the two youngest children after school. There will be no weekend or holiday work and we would encourage the sucessful applicant to have a break away from the property and recharge. We also encourage any study the applicant would like to undertake and computer and internet would be available in consultation with us as to usage. As son has a great love for music , some musical experience would be good.
 Swimming coaching would also be of advantage.

Expectations

and

Special Requirements
You will need a Working With Children Check (Blue Card) or be willing to get it upon commencement of employment.
Your own car would be an advantage.
You will need a Senior First Aid Certificate.
As stated above teaching qualifcations or special needs are highly desirable . Skills associated with computer and music advantagous.
We have approx 15 kms of dirt but road is very rough and 4wd would be appropriate. We live in a small community which is based around a one-teacher school and hall. Tennis is played weekly and we encourage our staff to get out and mix socially within the community. The nearest service town in 110 km away and Roma is 210 kms to the south so being able to handle a degree of isolation would be advantegous.

Past Governesses
 

 

Contact Name
Katie

Email
ktluke@bigpond.com

Phone
(07) 49 835 413

Start
January 2009

State and Distance from nearest town
QLD - 160km Northwest of Clermont

School of the Air
Capricornia - Emerald

My Family
My husband and I run the property. We have 3 boys and 1 baby girl, who enjoy participating in outside work when possible. In 2009 there will be 2 in the schoolroom Year 4 and Year 1. We have no permanent staff, we have backpackers stay and work for a few months at a time. Our children enjoy the company of others, and have gotten along well with our governess this year.

Wage
Gross $730. Free board & $100 food allowance (not taxed)

In Home Care Position
Yes I am with an in home care

Schoolroom situation
The schoolroom is a large room built 2 years ago within the main house, but separated by a cement area. Fully air conditioned, reverse cycle. Lots of storage space, all childrens books kept in a library section of schoolroom. Phone connection in schoolroom. No computer in schoolroom at the moment, currently looking into it for next year, because of grade 1 papers.

 

Accommodation
The quarters are newly built about 80m from the house. 3 bedrooms & toilet upstairs, living area, laundry,shower and toilet downstairs. We can provide linen. The quarters are built inside the machinery shed at one end. TV provided. Kitchen has a gas stove, fridge and chest freezer, basic appliances and basic cutlery. The governess is expected to cook all meals for themselves. Phone connected for local calls and incoming calls. No mobile phone reception. Casual worker will be sharing accommodation

Job Description
School days start at approx 8 and go through till 3.30 - 4. with about an hour for lunch and half an hour for smoko. This is planned around on-air lessons. The governess is required to manage the day to day running of the schoolroom from preparing each days work, keeping up to date and having sports activities. The children help to keep schoolroom tidy, sweeping of floors and general tidiness is the governess's responsiblity, as well as returning schoolwork.

May be some childminding after school hours depending if I'm working away. There is no household duties assigned to governess but may be required sometimes to lend a hand if things are getting busy and if I'm working on property.

I would like to employ someone who has experience with governessing and preferably teaching boys. Someone who is willing to participate and organise activities that are outside the requirement of the Distance Ed program.

Expectations and Special Requirements
You will need a Working With Children Check (Blue Card)
Your own car would be an advantage.
You will need a Senior First Aid Certificate.
You will need a ABN and personal insurance approx.$450 (can be got through in-home care)

As we are 160km from town, it is quite remote and the governess will have time on their own.
 

Past Governesses
On application

 

Contact Name
Leanne

Email
leanneosullivan@bigpond.com

Phone
 

Start
2009

State and Distance from nearest town
QLD - 60km N of Collinsville, 80km SW of Bowen

School of the Air
Charters Towers School of Distance Education

My Family
My husband and I own a cattle property north of Collinsville.
We have 3 boys ages 9 (yr 5 next year), 4 and 2. The property is
centrally located, only being 2.5hrs from Townsville and 2 hrs from
Airlie Beach. The family's main interest is in horses.

Wage
Wages are negotiable, based on experience.

In Home Care Position
Yes I am with an in home care

Schoolroom situation
The school room is a separate room situated in the main
house. It is set up with a computer, internet access and phone for
audio lessons.
 

Accommodation
The accommodation is a separate 12m x 3m donga with 5
separate rooms, that is located approximately 50m from the main house.
The rooms are airconditioned and there is separate laundry facilities
and tv room.
 

Job Description
Ths successful applicant will be required to manage the
school room, keeping it organised and clean; ensuring units are returned
each fortnight and attending to school related correspondence. We are
looking for an experienced teacher who will be working with our eldest
boy in Year 5 and doing some work with our 4 year old (who starts prep
in 2010). After school, help with tea etc. is also required.

Expectations and Special Requirements
You will need a Working With Children
Check (Blue Card) or be willing to get it upon commencement of
employment.
Your own car would be an advantage.
You will need a Senior First Aid Certificate.

Past Governesses
 

 

Contact Name
Nicole

Email
redford@accbeef.net.au

Phone
0746232618

Start
Jan 2009 or earlier

State and Distance from nearest town
Qld - 125km NW of Mitchell

School of the Air
Charleville

My Family
We manage a cattle property for a large family owned private
company with a head office in Brisbane and several other properties and
feedlots throughout the state. We have lived here for nearly 2 years
and come from a very large property in the NT before that. We have
three boys, 4 yrs, 2 yrs and 4 mths. Oldest is starting Prep next year
and we would like someone to help out. There are 3 to 4 other permanent
staff living on the property as well as contractors and casuals at
various times.

Wage
As per the company Agreement, depending on age and experience and other duties that may be performed. starting at $110 per day with all food, accomm etc. Only have to pay for personal items and personal phone calls.

In Home Care Position
No I am not with In Home Care

Schoolroom situation
School room will be a room in the managers house which was
built this year. Internet, phone, etc all connected. A/C and large
veranda to work on as well. The staff qtrs, workshop, etc are about
800m away from the house.

 

Accommodation
There are several optiond depending on your preference
and current staffing including own a/c room in staff qtrs, own a/c room
attached to staff kitchen or share house with one other. We can supply
bedding if required, all accomm have a TV, with Austar in the qtrs. All
food supplied and only have to pay for personal phone calls.

Job Description
Supervise lessons and manage the school room. School
day from 8am to 3pm then other jobs such as cooking, gardening etc and
generally helping out. School holidays can work in paddock if desired
or work around houses and gardens. We want someone who loves kids,
genuinely interested in helping with education, and who wants to be part
of our small station community and family.

Expectations and Special Requirements
You will need a Working With Children
Check (Blue Card) or be willing to get it upon commencement of
employment.
Your own car would be an advantage, drivers license essential. 1st Aid
is helpful. Experience is not essential ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING! You
can be young or old, experienced or not - if you are the right person
for us we will fit you in.

Past Governesses
 

 

 

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Contact Name

 Dianne

Email

 disorley@hotmail.com

Phone

 07 47484877

Start

 First term  27 th January 2009 - 

State and Distance

NT (just) we are on the border of the NT and Qld, due west of Mount Isa. It is 220 km drive to Mount Isa and approximately 180 km to Cammooweal

School of the Air

 Mount Isa School of the Air

My Family

There are two families with children living on Lake Nash. Our family has two little boys - one will be in Grade 1 next year and the other is turning 3. The other family has a daughter at boarding school and a son in Grade 4 next year.

daughter at boarding school and a son in Grade 4 next year.

In a normal season there is over 20 staff, as well as contractors. There are 2 single men's quarters, couple accommodation, 5 homes, cook's quarters and kitchen, guest house and a recreation club which opens Tues, Fri, Sat and Sun. The rec club sells basic items, phone cards, junkfood, smokes and alcohol.

There is a dry (no alcohol) aboriginal community located 9km form the station which has an excellent health clinic, there are regular visits from doctors, dentists, etc. There is also a large corner store, a 3 teacher community school and policestation.

 

Wage

Salary is as per certified agreement, this is a day rate with $10 board and keep deducted per day, overtime is time and a half. There are different levels of competency and applicants with teaching qualifications will be paid at a higher rate. The position will be reviewed regularly and the salary will be adjusted to reward performance.  Please contact me for the day rates as this is being reviewed.

 

In Home Care Position

  

Schoolroom situation

The schoolroom is large, approximately 8 X 8 m with a second on air/computer room 2 X 6 m, both with reverse cycle airconditiong and heating. The schoolroom, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and large front verandah were completely renovated last year.

The schoolroom and on air room both have phone and wireless internet access. There is large storage cupboards, art area, computer desk, whiteboard, blackboard and pin boards. There is also a fully fenced above ground 8 X 4 m salt water swimming pool located close to the school room.

 

Accommodation

The 3 bedroom female quarters with shared bathroom is fully airconditioned/heated and renovated last year. Each room has a tv plug and austar acess. The governess room is large and sunny with a bed, wardrobe and duchess, you will have to supply your own tv and linen. The girls quarters are part of the school room building. The