Boarding Shift Leader

Tec-NQ; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tec-NQ is seeking a Casual Boarding Shift Leader to join the Boarding House team in Townsville. You will provide a safe, welcoming environment and support the wellbeing of boarding students during afternoon, overnight and weekend shifts.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, resilience and the ability to work independently or with the team. Applicants must hold or be eligible for a Queensland Blue Card, a current Australian Driver Licence, First Aid/CPR, a Food Safety certificate, and a

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in boarding, education, residential care or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of boarding students.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Supporting daily Boarding House routines, including meals, recreational activities and student supervision.
• Responding to students' pastoral care needs by providing guidance, encouragement and appropriate support.
• Assisting with and leading student activities, events and Boarding House programs.
• Managing student leave arrangements and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting student health, safety and wellbeing, including responding to emergencies and administering first aid and medications when required.
• Working collaboratively with the Boarding House team to maintain a positive, inclusive and respectful community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Student safety

Flexibility

Job description

Tec-NQ House is a purpose-built student accommodation facility located within 5 km of the Townsville CBD. The facility provides regional and remote students with the opportunity to access education and training through Tec-NQ. Tec-NQ is seeking a suitably qualified applicant to join the Boarding House team as a Casual Boarding Shift Leader.

Key responsibilities

• Providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of boarding students.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Supporting daily Boarding House routines, including meals, recreational activities and student supervision.
• Responding to students' pastoral care needs by providing guidance, encouragement and appropriate support.
• Assisting with and leading student activities, events and Boarding House programs.
• Managing student leave arrangements and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting student health, safety and wellbeing, including responding to emergencies and administering first aid and medications when required.
• Working collaboratively with the Boarding House team to maintain a positive, inclusive and respectful community.

About you

• Experience working with young people, ideally in boarding, education, residential care or a similar environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A warm, empathetic and professional approach to student care.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and resilience.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries and student safety.
• Flexibility to work rostered afternoon, overnight and weekend shifts.
• A current Passenger Transport Driver Authority, or the ability to obtain one.
• A current Queensland Blue Card for working with children, or eligibility to obtain one.
• A current Australian Driver Licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• A current Food Safety/Food Handling Certificate, or the ability to obtain one.

Stacey Cox
Head of Human Resources & Safety
Phone: [phone]***
Email:**********@tecnq.com.au