This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time position commencing July 2025
The minimum starting remuneration for this position (salary plus loading) is $93,867 per annum, increasing each year of successful service to $100,643.
Geraldton Residential College is seeking a highly passionate and committed individual to join our team in the role of female Aboriginal Boarding Supervisor.
Geraldton Residential College is situated just a short walk from the Geraldton city centre, providing a home away from home for our students, providing them with the best possible supportive, enriching and culturally responsive environment to grow and learn while they are away from their families.
Visit our website to learn more about the college and take a virtual tour.
The Role
Aboriginal Boarding Supervisors help provide a supportive and safe environment for Aboriginal students. They also help the staff of the residential college to recognise the diverse perspectives that Aboriginal students bring by sharing their knowledge of Aboriginal history, culture and language.
The successful applicant will support and reinforce appropriate values and behaviours in students, fulfilling duty of care requirements in line with Department policy. You will regularly communicate with colleagues, parents, school staff and others involved in supporting student education, development and wellbeing.
In addition, you will provide and supervise opportunities which support the cultural, academic, social, emotional and physical development of students. You will plan and implement activities suitable for students to participate in, ensuring students receive appropriate care that supports their wellbeing.
For this position, the person's gender is a genuine occupational qualification (Equal Opportunity Act 1984). Only female applicants will be considered for appointment to this position.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Geraldton and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- 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 Mr Russell Winsor, Principal Consultant Residential Colleges, via email at russell.winsor@education.wa.edu.au or by calling the college on (08) 9923 5250.
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
Being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required
- 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 (HLTAID001)
- First Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)
- within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:
- LR Class Driver’s Licence and a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation;
- Aquatic Rescue for Group III Pool Award*; and
- Surf Rescue Certificate*;
- obtain a Certificate IV in Community Services – Student Residential Care (CHC42021) within six months of commencement of employment.
* 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 current comprehensive CV outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position; and
- A one (1) page statement outlining why you would be a good fit for this position.
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: DOE972353
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 June 2025.
