This is a permanent full-time position commencing September 2026

Geraldton Residential College is an established and respected institution within the Geraldton community. Our credibility is reflected in the confidence shown by families who have sent successive generations to our college over many years.

Geraldton is an amazing place for students from regional Western Australia to live while completing their secondary education. Located more than 400 kilometres north of Perth, Geraldton is home to beautiful beaches, a comfortable climate and year-round sunshine.

A bustling regional city, Geraldton boasts a healthy community environment, a flourishing economy and successful industries such as mining, fishing, manufacturing, construction, retail and tourism. Our port city is a 5-hour drive from Carnarvon, Perth and Meekatharra, and is connected by daily flights and buses to Perth.

The Role

The successful applicant will undertake the key responsibilities of a Boarding Supervisor as well as providing leadership and support of those staff employed in the role. This applicant will ensure all Boarding Supervisors are fully aware of their responsibilities and carry these out in accordance with Department requirements and directives of the College Manager.

They will deputise in the absence of the College Manager, including the supervision of all college staff and being on call as required. They will also manage and regularly review staff performance in accordance with Department requirements and will be responsible for organising regular staff meetings and coordinating the planning and activities of Boarding Supervisors.

They will additionally ensure that Boarding Supervisors have the skills required to carry out their responsibilities and that Boarding Supervisors’ training needs are met. They will ensure that there are a wide variety of leisure activities suitable for student participation being regularly made available to students. They will also participate on selection panels to fill college vacancies as required. And support the College Manager in developing effective practices and guidelines relevant to the effective operations of the College.

Professional Benefits

 We are conveniently located in Geraldton and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments) 

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 Michael Gilmour, College Manager - Geraldton Residential College on (08) 9923 5250 or by emailing michael.gilmour@education.wa.edu.au

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

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
• 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.
• obtain or hold (and maintain) a current Working with Children Check
• work according to rostered hours which may include nights, weekends and public holidays
• obtain (prior to first rostered shift working with students) and maintain a current:
• First Aid Certificate – Provide CPR (HLTAID009); and
• First Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID011);
• within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:
• LR Class Driver’s Licence with a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation
• Aquatic Rescue for Group lll Pool Award*
• Surf Rescue Certificate*

* Dependent on operational requirements as determined by College Manager.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: 

1. Demonstrated capacity to work with secondary students in a residential setting and develop appropriate processes and leisure activities to support their wellbeing.
2. Demonstrated time management, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to both lead and make an active contribution as a member of a team.
3. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively address students, parents and staff and accurately write memos, letters, reports and operating procedures.
4. Demonstrated capacity to run effective recruitment processes, manage the training requirements of staff, performance manage staff and comply with mandated processes and requirements.

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: DOE1062798

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 August 2026