This is a permanent part-time (0.5 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

There is the possibility of an increase of FTE to 0.6 FTE

Western Australian College of Agriculture – Harvey (WACOA - Harvey) is located about 1.5 hours south of Perth, Western Australia and is 20 minutes from the ocean and 30 minutes north of Bunbury. It is situated in the heart of the Harvey irrigation district, which services the dairy and horticultural industries and enjoys access to a significant range of agricultural industry and recreational opportunities.

The College is co-educational and can fully board up to 128 students who come from all areas of the state. A small percentage of students access the program on a daytime basis from closer locations.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.harveyag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Residential Supervisors care for 15 to 18-year-old male and female students in residence at the WACOA – Harvey. Rosters operate out of school hours and include weekends and active night shifts. 

As a Residential Supervisor you should provide appropriate pastoral care and supervision of residential students, as required and implement discipline and behaviour standards in accordance with the Departmental and College policy. You will have the opportunity to supervise students undertaking sporting and recreational activities along with ensuring students receive appropriate care to maintain health and wellbeing.

The successful applicant should assist students to develop personal and social capabilities, in accordance with the College plan while also planning, organising and transporting students to activities such as interschool visits, overnight excursions, sporting fixtures and entertainment events. You will ideally provide appropriate security and supervision of College facilities to visiting groups and implement operational procedures and standards, including security and emergency.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Bernie Murnane, Principal on (08) 9782 2100 or emailing  Bernard.Murnane@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and experience relevant to this position
• An up to three (3) page statement addressing the following criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated skills and understandings appropriate to the supervision and care of students in a residential setting.
2. Demonstrated capacity to initiate, plan, document and safely lead a wide range of leisure activities for secondary students.
3. Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070793

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 November 2026