This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing April 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
The Public Schools Planning Division is seeking a Female Boarding Supervisor to join Merredin Residential College.
The Role
The Boarding Supervisor role involves providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for students living away from home while they complete their secondary education. The position is responsible for supervising students and ensuring their wellbeing through effective duty of care practices in accordance with relevant legislation and Department policies. The role promotes respectful behaviour, supports multicultural diversity and ensures that any concerns related to student wellbeing, safety, or maintenance are promptly reported to senior staff.
The role also focuses on supporting students’ academic, social, emotional and physical development by planning and implementing a variety of recreational and developmental activities. Responsibilities include maintaining regular communication with students, parents, school staff and colleagues, organising transportation for student activities, administering medication according to approved guidelines, and maintaining accurate records relating to student movements, behaviour, health and pastoral care.
In addition, the Boarding Supervisor contributes to the wider college community by attending college functions, orientation events and promotional activities. The role requires adherence to the Public Sector Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct, participation in professional learning to maintain relevant knowledge, and compliance with legislative requirements including mandatory reporting of child abuse. The position supports the college’s commitment to providing high-quality care and positive role modelling to assist students in reaching their full potential.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Merredin 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 Caine Denyer, Manager Merredin Residential College on (08) 9041 7500 or emailing CAINE.DENYER@education.wa.edu.au
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 and a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation
- Aquatic Rescue for Group lll Pool Award*
- 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 CV of up to three (3) 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:
- Demonstrated skills and understandings appropriate to the supervision and care of students in a residential setting.
- Demonstrated capacity to initiate, plan, document and safely lead a wide range of leisure activities for secondary students.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write plans, pastoral notes and reports; and interact positively with students and parents including those with diverse multicultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated capacity to successfully meet and maintain the required eligibility and training requirements of 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: DOE1033419
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 Friday, 10 April 2026
