Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS744307
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2022
WA College of Agriculture – Morawa (WACOA) is seeking a Residential Supervisor – to join their team.
Residential Supervisors care for 15 to 18-year-old male and female students in residence at the WACOA – Morawa. Rosters operate out of school hours and include weekends and active night shifts.
As a Residential Supervisor you will provide appropriate pastoral care and supervision of residential students, as required and implement discipline and behaviour standards in accordance with the Departmental and College policy. You will be required to supervise students undertaking sporting and recreational activities along with ensuring students receive appropriate care to maintain health and wellbeing.
As the successful applicant you will assist students to develop personal and social capabilities, in accordance with the College plan while also planning, organising and transporting students to activities such as interschool visits, overnight excursions, sporting fixtures and entertainment events. You will provide appropriate security and supervision of College facilities to visiting groups and also implement operational procedures and standards, including security and emergency.
The WACOA - Morawa, is a highly regarded College which provides Education and Training in Agriculture and related trades to students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Students interested in trades, mining and agriculture are attracted from across Western Australia to study a combination of WACE subjects and nationally accredited certificates through the Colleges Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Partnerships with industry ensure that students have access to the latest research, development and industry best practice in agriculture. Through the College Board and Agricultural Advisory Committee's commitment to continuous improvement, students have access to the latest machinery, equipment and workshop facilities, including the College's Trade Training Centre.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Sound written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work independently or as part of a team.
- Skills and understandings appropriate to the supervision and care of young people in a residential environment.
- Organisational skills with the ability to plan, organise, implement and record activities
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about WA College Of Agriculture – Morawa can be found by visiting www.morawaag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact John Savill, Residential Manager, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Morawa, by telephoning (08) 9971 1237 or emailing john.savill@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Hold or obtain, within the first three months of appointment:
- o A MR class vehicles driver’s licence with f endorsement;
- o A senior first aid certificate;
- Obtain a current department of education criminal record clearance prior to commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current working with children check
- Complete the department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- Complete any training specific to this role required by departmental policy
- Complete the department’s training in accountable and ethical decision-making within six months of appointment
- Complete the department’s aboriginal cultural appreciation course
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au)
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 30 May 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
