Aboriginal Boarding Supervisor

Department of Education; City Of Greater Geraldton; Sur place; AUD 95 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

12% employer contributed superannution

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging access

Résumé du poste

Department of Education in Geraldton seeks Aboriginal Boarding Supervisors to support student wellbeing and duty of care within the residential college. You will plan activities, arrange transport, and communicate with families and staff to ensure a safe, supportive environment for Aboriginal students.

Role requires Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander status and adherence to relevant policies, with a permanent full-time contract starting November 2026.

Qualifications

• Being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background is essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
• Preferred: current Working with Children Check and first aid certifications as listed in eligibility.
• Permanent full-time appointment commencing November 2026.

Responsabilités

• Supervise students and support their wellbeing in line with College and Department policies.
• Plan and provide leisure activities to develop academic, social, emotional and physical skills.
• Arrange and provide appropriate transportation for students, including driving college vehicles.
• Maintain regular communication with students, staff, parents and other supporters.
• Attend college events and uphold Public Sector Code of Ethics and Conduct; distribute medicines as required.

Connaissances

Duty of care

Student wellbeing

Communication with staff/parents

Safe transport arrangements

Formation

Certificate IV in Community Services – Student Residential Care (CHC42021)

Description du poste

Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act. This is a permanent full-time position commencing November 2026.

Geraldton Residential College is an established and respected institution within the Geraldton community. Our credibility is reflected in the confidence shown by families who have sent successive generations to our college over many years. Geraldton is an amazing place for students from regional Western Australia to live while completing their secondary education. Located more than 400 kilometres north of Perth, Geraldton is home to beautiful beaches, a comfortable climate and year-round sunshine. A bustling regional city, Geraldton boasts a healthy community environment, a flourishing economy and successful industries such as mining, fishing, manufacturing, construction, retail and tourism. Our port city is a 5-hour drive from Carnarvon, Perth and Meekatharra, and is connected by daily flights and buses to Perth.

Role

Aboriginal Boarding Supervisors supervise students, providing appropriate care to support their wellbeing and fulfil duty of care responsibilities in line with relevant legislation and Department requirements. They support and reinforce appropriate values and behaviours of students, particularly Aboriginal students, including respect for multicultural diversity. The successful applicant will 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, particularly Aboriginal students, including opportunities for students to develop their academic, social, emotional and physical skills. They will additionally arrange and provide appropriate transportation for students to activities, including driving students in college vehicles. In this role, the successful applicant will facilitate and maintain regular communication with students, college staff, parents, school staff, and others involved in supporting student development and wellbeing, particularly Aboriginal students. They will 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. They will be required to uphold the Public Sector Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and work in accordance with Department requirements. They may be required to distribute medicines to students according to parent and/or health professional instructions.

Professional Benefits

• 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)

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michael Gilmour, College Manager on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].

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

• being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
• 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 prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold (and maintain) a current Working with Children Check
• complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement
• 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)
  • First Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
• within 6 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*
• obtain a Certificate IV in Community Services – Student Residential Care (CHC42021) within 6 months of commencement of employment.
• *Dependent on operational requirements as determined by College Manager.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November 2026.