This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The minimum starting remuneration for this position (salary plus loading) is $85,959 per annum, increasing each year of successful service to $92,163

The Role

As a Boarding Supervisor - Female, you will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing and development of students in a residential college environment. You will be responsible for supervising students, ensuring their safety, and fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages positive behaviours and respect for multicultural diversity. This includes planning and facilitating a variety of recreational and educational activities that promote students' academic, social, emotional, and physical development. You will also manage student transportation, maintain accurate records, and report any wellbeing or safety concerns in line with Department policies and legislative requirements.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with students, college staff, parents, and school personnel to provide comprehensive support for student development. You will assist with distributing medications as needed, ensuring all actions align with established guidelines. Participation in college events, such as award ceremonies and open days, is expected, reflecting your commitment to student engagement and community involvement. Upholding the Public Sector Code of Ethics and maintaining high professional standards will be central to your duties as you contribute to a safe, inclusive, and enriching residential experience.

For this position, the person's gender is a genuine occupational qualification (Equal Opportunity Act 1984). Only applicants possessing the required qualification will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.

For more information about this role please view Boarding Supervisor Rosy's Story

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Bromme, 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 Michael Gilmour, College Manager, Broome Residential College on (08) 9194 7550 or by emailing [email protected]

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 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 (HLTAID0011);
• 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 III Pool Award*; and
• Surf Rescue Certificate*;
• Obtain a current 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:

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: DOE960719

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, 11 April 2025.