This is a permanent part-time (0.7FTE) position commencing October 2026.

Northam Residential College provides safe, secure and supportive boarding for regional and remote students.

We operate with integrity and promote inclusivity and equality. We believe these attributes will help your child feel at home, enable them to create lifelong friends and allow them to form positive relationships with college staff.

The Role

The successful applicant will supervise students, providing appropriate care to support their wellbeing and fulfill duty of care responsibilities in line with relevant legislation and Department requirements. They will support and reinforce appropriate values and behaviours of students including respect for multicultural diversity. This applicant will be expected to promptly report concerns with student and staff wellbeing, duty of care, occupational safety and health and maintenance matters to senior staff. They will plan and implement a wide range of leisure activities suitable for student participation, including opportunities for students to develop their academic, social, emotional and physical skills and will also arrange and provide appropriate transportation for students to activities, including driving students in college vehicles.

This successful applicant will facilitate and maintain regular communication with students, college staff, parents, school staff and others involved in supporting student development and wellbeing. They will also be expected to attend college functions and promotion activities as required by the College Manager, including award presentations, special events, orientation and open days, regional field days and agricultural shows. At all times they will uphold the Public Sector Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and work in accordance with Department requirements.

As well as distributing medicines to students according to parent and/or health professional instructions and in line with Department policies, procedures and guidelines, the successful applicant will fulfill record keeping and reporting requirements as directed by the College Manager, including maintaining accurate records of student movements, behaviour, health requirements, contact details, leave and pastoral care. They will report concerns of child abuse in line with legislative and Department requirements including physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and sexual abuse. They will also participate in professional learning activities to maintain and develop personal knowledge relevant to the responsibilities of a boarding supervisor.

The successful applicant must be comfortable working alone at night.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Northam 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 Lee-anne Thomas - Manager, Northam Residential College on (08) 9621 0077 or by emailing leeanne.thomas@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:
o First Aid Certificate – Provide CPR (HLTAID009); and
o First Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID011);
• within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:
o LR Class Driver’s Licence and a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation
o Aquatic Rescue for Group lll Pool Award*
o 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 one (1) page statement addressing the following selection 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 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.
4. Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
5. 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: DOE1065377

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, 12 October 2026