This is a permanent full-time position commencing October 2026

Broome Residential College provides accommodation for secondary students from Years 7 to 12 who study in Broome. It is a culturally safe and supportive place where every student has many opportunities to grow and become proud individuals.

Located in the heart of the Kimberley more than 2,000 km north of Perth, the coastal town of Broome is popular with visitors due to its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. 

Broome Residential College caters to students attending Broome Senior High School and St Mary’s College. The sustainable, state-of-the-art facility is on the corner of Kerr and Matsumoto streets. It was designed in collaboration with local Traditional Owners and blends in with the natural environment.

The college maintains close ties with the friendly and welcoming community through our local input networking and communications (LINC) committee. The committee includes representatives from the community. It provides advice and support to the college manager and staff. 

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. They 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 also deputise in the absence of the College Manager, including the supervision of all college staff and being on call as required. They will be expected to manage and regularly review staff performance in accordance with Department Requirements and organise regular staff meetings and coordinate the planning and activities of Boarding Supervisors.

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

While maintaining confidentiality, they will assist the College Manager with human resource and administrative functions, promotion and development of the college, and other duties relevant to this leadership position. The role will additionally see them assist the College Manager to monitor and manage staff leave entitlements to ensure accrued leave is cleared in accordance with relevant awards, agreements and Department policy.

This applicant will report any concerns identified in relation to the operations of the College, including those relevant to students, parents, staff and other stakeholders. They will be expected to ensure the physical safety and security of students and staff, fulfilling duty of care requirements in line with Department policy. They will additionally ensure that record keeping and reporting requirements, including the preparation of written documentation, is as directed by the College Manager.

Professional Benefits

 We are conveniently located in Broome 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 Nicholas Ansell, Manager Broome Residential College on (08) 9194 7550 or by emailing nicholas.ansell@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*
• 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).

For this vacancy, gender is considered a genuine occupational qualification under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Only applicants of the specified gender will be considered for appointment in these circumstances, in accordance with legal requirements.

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 three (3) 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: DOE1063204

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 Friday, 4 September 2026