Boarding House Assistant

St Catherine's School Toorak; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 34.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Onsite parking

Onsite café and gym access

Close to public transport

Descrizione del lavoro

St Catherine’s School Toorak is seeking expressions of interest for casual Boarding House Assistants. You will care for up to 50 girls, support welfare and maintain order in the Boarding House. Positions are non-residential and require overnight shifts on weeknights or weekends.

Successful candidates will have experience with adolescents in a boarding/school setting, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously or with a team. First Aid certification and checks are required.

Competenze

• Experience working with adolescents in Boarding School or school environment.
• Ability to relate well to adolescent girls and respond to their needs.
• Tertiary qualifications in education would be advantageous.
• HLTAID011 First Aid Certificate (or equivalent).
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport with all School members.
• Strong communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Proactive with initiative and sound judgement around sensitive information.

Mansioni

• Care and supervision of up to 50 girls in the Boarding House.
• Maintain general order and welfare within the Boarding House.
• Shifts involve overnight stays on weeknights and/or weekends.
• Uphold the ethos and values of the School at all times.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Formazione

Education qualifications

Strumenti

HLTAID011 First Aid

Working with Children Check

Descrizione del lavoro

St Catherine’s is a vibrant, close-knit community where students, teachers, and parents share in the journey of learning. We have magnificent teachers who are great activators of change for girls and who enhance their students’ learning though the provision of a stimulating, tailored and future-focused education.

Established in 1896, St Catherine’s School’s reputation as a leader in girls’ education, for well over a century, is based on our readiness to embrace innovation. Our goals are in keeping with our founders’ original aim to prepare students for life; not only through education but also empowering girls to take ownership of their learning through active participation and engagement in School academic and co-curricular programs.

Our School’s proud reputation for academic excellence, exceptional teachers, a supportive community, outstanding co-curricular programs, and well-equipped facilities has placed St Catherine’s School as one of the top performing schools across Victoria for years. However, our greatest achievement is the quality of character our studentsexhibit.

St Catherine’s is committed to building and retaining a strong workforce of dedicated teachers and professional staff who can create an environment of best practice. Our aim is to be a truly inclusive, and caring school where both students and staff are supported and encouragedto flourish in the St Catherine’s School environment.

About the Role

St Catherine’s School is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified and enthusiastic Boarding House Assistants to join our School community on a casual basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the specific care and supervision of a group of up to 50 girls, as well as a shared responsibility for the general good order of the Boarding House and the welfare of those within it.

Please note that these positions are non-residential positions and the shifts require overnight stays on weeknights and/or weekends.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require:

• Experience in working with adolescents in a Boarding School or School environment.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to adolescent girls and to understand and respond to their needs.
• Tertiary qualifications in education would be a distinct advantage.
• HLTAID011 First Aid Certificate (or equivalent).
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the capacity to establish rapport with all members of the School community.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to think and work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
• Sound judgement skills with an ability to manage sensitive information discretely and confidentially.
• Willingness to uphold the ethos and values of the School at all times.
• Current VIT Registration or Working with Children Check and willingness to obtain a current Police Check.

Why work for us?

• Fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school in Toorak.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Onsite parking available and close to public transport.
• Onsite café and use of gym and swimming pool facilities.

Applications will close Friday 6 November 2026 at 5pm, however earlier applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

St Catherine’s School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children by providing a child safe environment. Our students feel safe and empowered as we support and respect all members of the St Catherine’s community. This includes the safety and wellbeing of our students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds along with students with a disability.

Applicants will be subject to the relevant child protection screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and associated policies available on the School’s website.