A career at The Friends’ School offers the opportunity to learn, teach and grow in a supportive and engaging environment. The School’s Purpose & Concerns and Quaker Testimonies of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality and Peace are a part of the everyday workings of the School which guide our staff in supporting each other and our students in their education and life journey.
The use of silence before and after meetings and in Meetings for Worship allows us all to be present in the moment and clear our thoughts to be open to the task at hand. For further reading on Quakerism visit Quakers Australia. Further information on Quakerism in the School can be found here.
Interested persons are invited to review the School’s Staff Equal Opportunity Recruitment Policy.
An Employment Application Form should be downloaded to accompany each application.
See more under Expectations of Teachers.
Direct Enquiries to
Human Resources & Professional Learning Officer
by email at employment@friends.tas.edu.au
or telephone (03) 6238 2324
We are seeking to appoint a qualified, passionate and innovative Design & Technology Teacher to join our Technology Faculty team.
The teaching of particular Design and Technology classes can vary according to operational requirements from year to year. The position holder would ideally have prior experience and the willingness to teach VET Cert II in Construction Pathways, TCE Housing and Design and Year 10 Design & Technology. The role also includes Pastoral Care of a Tutor Group (Year 9-12 students). Prior experience or interest in the teaching of IBDP Design Technology would be highly desirable, but not essential.
This is permanent, full-time contract commencing on Monday 28 July 2025. There may be a temporary leadership opportunity within the Technology Faculty in Semester 2, 2025, for which the successful applicant can apply.
A comprehensive position description can be found here.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 4.00pm, Wednesday 21 April 2025. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking to appoint a qualified, passionate and innovative Food & Fibre Teacher to join our Technology Faculty team.
We are seeking an innovative, passionate and caring teacher to join our community of committed educators. Our Food & Fibre curriculum at The Friends’ School is based on the Purpose and Concerns, the 9/10 Australian Curriculum and includes the provision of courses to our 11/12 students completing the TCE/VET and IBDP.
We encourage both early career and established teachers who are qualified to teach and passionate about teaching Food & Fibre to apply. The capacity and willingness to teach a wide range of Food and Fibre courses, across a range of year levels is preferred including TCE Level 3 Food and Nutrition. An understanding of VET training courses would be advantageous.
This is maximum-term, full-time contract commencing on Monday 28 July 2025 and finishing on 31 December 2026. There will be a temporary leadership opportunity within the Technology Faculty in Semester 2, 2025, for which the successful applicant can apply.
A comprehensive position description can be found here.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 4.00pm, Monday 21 April 2025. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
We are seeking to appoint caring and highly motivated people to work with our early learning children.
Our Centre provides early learning programs for children from 12 weeks through to a Kindergarten program for three-to-four-year-olds, as well as an Outside School Hours Care Program.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Certificate III in Children’s Services. Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and National Quality Standard is central to this role.
Our Early Childhood program embraces the IB PYP, the EYLF and the Reggio Emilia Approach. Knowledge of these would be desirable but is not essential.
Further details can be found in these position descriptions:
Please send through an Expression of Interest in this role to employment@friends.tas.edu.au including:
and addressing it to Esther Hill – Principal. You may then be contacted if we would like to meet you for an interview.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised person to join the Argyle Motor Lodge management team.
This role works closely with the Operations Manager to efficiently and effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Argyle Motor Lodge (AML), ensuring high level customer service and cleanliness along with the optimal utilisation of rooms. As a part of the Front Office team, you will undertake reception duties as required as part of a rotating roster and for relief cover.
This is a permanent part-time role with a minimum of 25 hours per week. The front office of the Motor Lodge is covered on a rotating roster, with the Motor Lodge open 7 days per week.
Reception shifts are in the range of 5-6 hours long and are scheduled for either mornings or afternoons during the week/weekend.
This role is paid under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020, Managerial Staff (Hotels) level.
A comprehensive position description can be found here.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 28 April 2025. Please address your application to the Operations Manager, Argyle Motor Lodge, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au
We are seeking to appoint a caring, creative and suitably qualified Early Childhood Educator to join our dynamic and innovative Early Learning team, providing early learning programs for children from 12 weeks through to a Kindergarten program for three-to-four-year-olds. This is a wonderful opportunity to join an Early Learning Centre which has proudly achieved an overall rating of Exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS).
This is a permanent, full-time role for 38 hours per week, with participation in the Rostered Day Off roster, commencing as soon as possible.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Certificate III in Children’s Services. Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and National Quality Standard is central to this role.
Our Early Childhood program embraces the IB PYP, the EYLF and the Reggio Emilia Approach. Knowledge of these would be desirable but is not essential.
A comprehensive position description can be found here.
Applications must include:
and should be received by 9.00am, Monday 28 April 2025. Please address your application to Esther Hill – Principal, and email to employment@friends.tas.edu.au.
The Friends’ School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our students and staff. We are proud of our strong culture around safety and we proactively follow a continuous improvement program to take Work Health & Safety outcomes beyond compliance.
The School is also in the process of seeking accreditation as a Child Safe Institution and is a registered organisation under the National Redress Scheme.
Applicants for all positions at The Friends’ School will be asked to provide a current Working with Vulnerable People registration as well as an up to date National Police Check.
The School is committed to offering Professional Learning to staff across all areas of the School and through many different career paths. Our generous professional learning program is designed to support the personal and professional growth of our staff, the strategic aims of the School and to positively impact our students’ outcomes.
The School Professional learning program is varied and includes both internal and external (to attend or facilitate), the Teacher Immersion in Quaker School Program and the Innovation in Teaching and/or Leadership Grants. Staff also have access to professional learning presented by leaders in their field, both locally and globally and in consultation with their supervisor will proactively map their career path for the future.
The Friends’ School is a co-educational Quaker school based on fundamental values such as the intrinsic worth of each person, the recognition of “that of God” in everyone, the desirability of simplicity and the need to establish peace and justice.
Gender equality has been central to Quakerism since its founding. As such the School strives to ensure that equality, including gender equality, is a fundamental experience for staff and students alike.
Read The Friends’ School’s Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement here.
The Friends’ School is committed to the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our staff.
We have developed a Staff Wellbeing Program which runs throughout the year. This program is designed to give all staff access to information and activities relating to their physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. The program brings staff together from all over our school, fostering engagement in our community.
Eligible staff have the opportunity to access no-cost membership at Friends Health & Fitness, which provides access to the pool and gym facilities. A morning community Yoga class is also hosted once a week for staff and students. Members of The Friends’ School community are also welcome to attend a short Meeting for Worship held each Thursday morning during term time.
An Employee Assistance Program is supported by the School giving staff access to free confidential counselling and has developed a return to work program and health care plans for non-work related injuries.
The School offers a range of programs to encourage balance in our staff’s working life including Renewal Leave and Paid Parental Leave, which includes paid partner leave and in addition to the federally funded paid parental leave scheme. Long Services Leave is also available after 10 years of continuous service.
Corporate Health Fund memberships (currently with BUPA and St Luke’s) and free onsite flu vaccinations are also organised and provided to staff.
Staff at The Friends’ School have an opportunity to become involved in community projects both within the School and externally through School supported committees and projects. Staff are welcome to participate in a range of committees and groups such as the Staff and Student Environment Committee, the Wellbeing Committee and the Professional Learning Reference Group. Externally the school is involved with community projects such as Loui’s Van and Relay for Life.
