> Administrative support – assist with day-to-day tasks
> Education/Tutoring – share your knowledge on the education system and tutoring
> Design/Creative/Media – support with graphic design, video and digital content creation
> Technical/Digital/IT – provide knowledge expertise in systems, platforms and technical problem solving
> Linguistic/Translation – help us communicate effectively with the diverse group of parents
> Data Analytics – contribute by analysing data to improve outcomes and inform decision-making
The Harding Miller Education Foundation provides scholarships to girls across Australia in public high schools who are achieving outstanding academic results but are facing financial barriers. The students receive support from a volunteer coach who encourages them to make the most of their scholarship and acts as a mentor and role model.
We encourage our coaches to support a minimum of 5 girls for at least one year.
As a coach most of the support you offer will be remote (via phone, text or email). As most of the interactions will take place outside of school hours this role is compatible with both part time and full time employment. The role should take up no more than 2-3 hours of your time per month.
• Hold a verified WWCC/Blue Card (based on your state of residence).
• Complete 1.5 hours of online training to prepare for your role.
• Commit to at least one year of coaching to ensure meaningful impact.
• Guide scholars from Year 9 to Year 12 and be a positive role model.
• Support academic progress, goal setting, and school completion.
• Act as the first point of contact for educational guidance.
• Boosting confidence and making scholars feel seen and heard.
• Encourage breaks, social time, outdoor activities, or part-time work.
• Provide a safe, supportive space to discuss stress or challenges.
• Help scholars manage anxiety and maintain perspective.
• Check in regularly (monthly or twice per term).
• Communicate via phone, text, or email—based on scholar’s preference and record the interaction in the database.
• Build a strong, trusting relationship through ongoing support.
Check in regularly with our very own coach hub- It's your one stop shop for everything related to HMEF coaching, from resources and activities to tips and discussions boards. Stay informed, share ideas, and connect with the HMEF team and coaches, all in the one place!
Department of Education Western Australia
151 Royal Street, East Perth WA 6004
(08) 9264 4111
https://www.education.wa.edu.au/
Department of Education South Australia
Kaurna Country – 31 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000
(08) 8226 1000 / 1800 088 158
https://www.education.sa.gov.au/
Department of Education Tasmania
4 Salamanca Place, Hobart TAS 7000
1800 816 057
https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/
Department of Education Victoria
2 Treasury Place, East Melbourne VIC 3002
‘Department of Education’
GPO Box 4367
MELBOURNE, Victoria 3001
https://www.vic.gov.au/office-locations-department-education#central-office
Department of Education Northern Territory
55/59 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT 0800
(08) 8999 5659
https://education.nt.gov.au/
Department of Education New South Wales
105 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
1300 679 332
https://education.nsw.gov.au/
Department of Education Queensland
30 Mary Street, BRISBANE QLD 4000
13 QGOV (13 74 68)
https://education.qld.gov.au/contact-us
Australian Capital Territory Education Directorate
‘Department of Education’
GPO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601
02 6205 5429
https://www.act.gov.au/education-and-training