Boarding House Supervisor

Peninsula Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Grammar is seeking a Part-Time or Full-time Boarding House Supervisor to support the wellbeing, safety, and development of our boarding students. The role operates during school terms and holiday breaks, with regular weekday shifts typically 3.00pm–11.00pm and occasional sleepovers.

You will supervise and care for Years 8–12 boarders, support routines and study, and help foster independence, resilience and respect. Previous boarding/young people experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• WWCC or equivalent clearance required at commencement.
• VIT registration or eligibility required at commencement.
• First-Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications required on commencement.
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate (Child Safety) required on commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and pastoral care for boarding students.
• Support study sessions, meals, and daily routines.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful boarding environment.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• Work collaboratively with boarding staff to support student wellbeing.
• Respond to student needs and maintain boarding house standards.

Education

Working with Children Check / WWCC

VIT registration

First-Aid & CPR

Mandatory Reporting Certificate

Job description

Peninsula Grammar is a K-12 coeducational school of excellence, located on the Mornington Peninsula, renowned for its academic achievements and extensive co-curricular program. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to unleash greatness both at school and beyond. Peninsula Grammar values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

Job Description

The Role

Peninsula Grammar is seeking a Part-Time or Full-time Boarding House Supervisor to support the wellbeing, safety, and development of our boarding students.

The Boarding House is a welcoming community for students in Years 8–12 from Australia and around the world. As part of the boarding team, you will support students through their daily routines, study, activities, and boarding life while helping foster independence, resilience, and respect.

This role would suit experienced boarding staff, pre-service teachers, learning support staff, or those looking to build experience working with young people.

This position operates during school terms and the Term 3 break, with regular weekday shifts typically between 3.00pm and 11.00pm, along with occasional sleepover shifts. Additional shifts may also be available. The successful candidate will commence as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and pastoral care for boarding students
• Support study sessions, meals, and daily routines
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful boarding environment
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model
• Work collaboratively with boarding staff to support student wellbeing
• Respond to student needs and maintain boarding house standards

If you are passionate about supporting young people and contributing to a positive boarding experience, we would love to hear from you.

Desired Skills and Experience

All positions at Peninsula Grammar require:

• Current Working with Children Check Card or CurrentVIT
• First-Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications - upon commencement
• Child Safety training (Mandatory Reporting Certificate) - upon commencement

Further information about Peninsula Grammar can be found at www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au.

Peninsula Grammar is a Child Safe School.

All staff are to abide by its Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct.

All people employed by the school must be eligible to work in Australia.