This is a permanent part-time (0.72FTE) position commencing February 2025.
Situated just a short walk from the Geraldton city centre, we provide a home-away-from-home for our students, providing them with the best possible supportive and enriching environment to grow and learn while they are away from their families.
The Role
This job opportunity is unique if you are a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic person who has a genuine desire to assist young people complete their education while living away from home and family.
Boarding supervisor’s help students develop into well rounded and responsible members of the Residential College community. They support them with their personal development and school learning and help students become involved in college life by organising a range of recreational activities and excursions.
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. You will also 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.
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 Anne-Marie Wilson, Manager, Geraldton Residential College on (08) 9923 5250 or by emailing Anne-marie.Wilson@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
- 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 (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*
* 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 four (4) 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:
- 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: DOE929925
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 Tuesday, 26 November 2024.
