Boarding Supervisor - Active Night Shift

Department of Education; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Generous leave entitlements

PD opportunities and study leave/assit

Salary packaging

Job summary

City Beach Residential College, operated by the Department of Education in Perth, is seeking Supervisors – Active Night Shift to support student wellbeing and safety. You will help supervise students, manage records, and coordinate transport for activities during night shifts in a boarding environment.

Appointments may be permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time, with duties including reporting concerns, promoting inclusive values, and complying with all policy and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Be an Australian citizen, NZ citizen, or have valid work rights for the term.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check required.
• Working with Children Check required.
• Rostered hours may include nights, weekends and public holidays.
• First Aid CPR (HLTAID009) and First Aid (HLTAID011) required within six months of starting.
• LR Class Driver’s Licence with Passenger Transport Driver authorization within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and support their wellbeing and safety in line with legislation and Department requirements.
• Record keeping and reporting as directed by the College Manager, including student movements and health needs.
• Arrange and supervise student transport to activities and participate in college functions and events.
• Communicate regularly with students, staff, parents and other supporters of student development and wellbeing.

Skills

Student supervision

Wellbeing support

Duty of care

Education

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

Job description

Actual renumeration for this full-time (1.0 FTE) position is $99,505 – $106,687 ($79,604 - $85,350 + $19,901 - $21,337 loading)

City Beach Residential College are seeking to establish a pool of Supervisors – Active Night Shift for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of September 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Gifted and talented students from regional areas have wonderful boarding experiences at City Beach Residential College while they attend some of Perth's best secondary schools. Our college is a home away from home for students who are enrolled in Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance programs at selected public schools in the Perth metro area. Students will be able to live in Perth with other students from regional areas. Our college is located in a bush setting close to the beach and allows students to share the experience of being in a Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance program.

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ).

The Role

The suitable applicants will supervise students, providing appropriate care to support their wellbeing and fulfil duty of care responsibilities in line with relevant legislation and Department requirements. They will support and reinforce appropriate values and behaviours of students including respect for multicultural diversity. These applicants will be expected to 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, including opportunities for students to develop their academic, social, emotional and physical skills and will also arrange and provide appropriate transportation for students to activities, including driving students in college vehicles. These suitable applicants will facilitate and maintain regular communication with students, college staff, parents, school staff and others involved in supporting student development and wellbeing. They will also 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. At all times they will uphold the Public Sector Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and work in accordance with Department requirements. As well as distributing medicines to students according to parent and/or health professional instructions and in line with Department policies, procedures and guidelines, these suitable applicants will fulfil record keeping and reporting requirements as directed by the College Manager, including maintaining accurate records of student movements, behaviour, health requirements, contact details, leave and pastoral care. They will report concerns of child abuse in line with legislative and Department requirements including physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and sexual abuse. They will also participate in professional learning activities to maintain and develop personal knowledge relevant to the responsibilities of a boarding supervisor. They will be comfortable working alone at night.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in City Beach and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 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)

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

• 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 before you start.
• 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 (HLTAID011);
• 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 lll Pool Award*, Surf Rescue Certificate*
• obtain a 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 Deadline

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1065760

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.