Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS819913
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2023
WA College of Agriculture – Harvey is seeking a Residential Supervisor – Male to join their team.
Residential Supervisors are responsible for the day to day care of female teenage students; they must be able to work with colleagues to ensure appropriate supervision of large groups of students and to work with parents and staff to coordinate care needs for students and as such will require excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a high-level supervision and care for female residential students. Supervisors are responsible for managing 15 to 18-year-old students during afterschool hours and on weekends. In this role you will plan and organise activities in keeping with the Department's excursion policies and support students to be prepared for the learning program at the college.
The position has responsibility for maintaining discipline and behaviour standards in accordance with Departmental and school policy. The Residential Supervisor liaises with College/School departments/faculties through line management in the provision of out of school hour activities. This includes the supervision of sporting and recreational activities, residential facilities (example; female dormitory, dining room) and the management of students' residential timetables.
The WA College of Agriculture - Harvey is well prepared to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing world. In a unique agricultural setting we set high expectations, encourage innovation and always seek ways to improve.
For this position, the person's gender is a genuine occupational qualification (Equal Opportunity Act 1984). Only applicants possessing the required qualification will be considered for appointment in these circumstances
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- sound written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work independently or as part of a team.
- skills and understandings appropriate to the supervision and care of young people in a residential environment.
- organisational skills with the ability to plan, organise, implement and record activities.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about WA College Of Agriculture – Harvey can be found by visiting www.harveyag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job-related information:
You are encouraged to contact Bernard Murnane, Head Of Residence for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Harvey, by telephoning (08) 9782 2100 or emailing bernard.murnane@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- Up to three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- Hold or obtain, within the first three months of appointment:
- A MR class vehicles driver’s licence with f endorsement;
- A senior first aid certificate;
- Obtain a current department of education criminal record clearance prior to
Commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current working with children check
- Complete the department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- Complete any training specific to this role required by departmental policy
- Complete the department’s training in accountable and ethical decision-making within six months of appointment.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 31 May 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
