Boarding Supervisor - The Cathedral College

Catholic Education Rockhampton; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in arrangements including accomod

Salary packaging options

Superannuation contribution

Discount health insurance access

Job summary

The Cathedral College is seeking a Boarding Supervisor in Rockhampton to support boarders and help run the boarding house. This role spans casual, term-time and full-time arrangements, offering a rewarding career in caring for young people within a Catholic education setting.

Applicants will provide pastoral and academic support, with rostered day, afternoon, night and weekend shifts. A WWC/Blue Card and Australian work rights are required; live-in incentives may be available.

Qualifications

• Understanding and commitment to Catholic education ethos.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks safely.
• Comfort with rostered weekend and night shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care for boarders, including physical, emotional and spiritual well‑being.
• Supervise boarders during routines and study sessions.
• Accompany to activities, appointments and transport to events.
• Support boarding operations to create a safe home away from home.

Skills

Pastoral support

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer skills

Driver's licence (desirable)

Education

WWC/Blue Card (Australia)

Australian work rights

Open to working weekends and nights (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Boarding Supervisor
Start date: Applications accepted all year round. Recruiting now for positions commencing in 2026 - please apply as soon as possible. Interviews are initiated on receipt of application.
Employment Status: Full-Time, Term-Time and Casual opportunities
Hours per week: Various
Salary: Full-Time/Term-Time hourly rate from $36.94 + additional live-in incentives subject to availability / Casual hourly rate starting from $43.51

The Cathedral College, is a Catholic, co-educational, Secondary, Boarding College with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. The College aims to deliver a holistic Catholic Education where academic excellence goes hand in hand with spiritual, emotional, physical, cultural and social development.

The College is built in the shadow of St Joseph’s Cathedral and welcomes 189 Boarders from across Central Queensland and beyond, enriching the College community. 1330 students are enrolled and all are invited to respond to Jesus Christ’s message to ‘come live life in all its fullness’.

Girls' Boarding is located a short distance from the College in Agnes Street and Boys’ Boarding is situated on the College site in Derby Street. Our Boarders are an integral part of the College and enrich College life.

About the role

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to join the staff of The Cathedral College, Rockhampton, in casual, term-time and full-time positions.

Our Supervisors provide pastoral and academic support for our boarders in their daily boarding routines and support the operation of the Boarding House to create a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment for young people to thrive.

This role provides a rewarding career in the engagement with young people and ability to be part of the formation in a young person's life.

You have the opportunity to bring your own talents into our community of care with a supportive collegial environment as our boarders are cared for in their home away from home.

Rostered shifts include day, afternoon, night and weekend shifts (dependent on your employment arrangements) and would suit a variety of different life, work and study circumstances. We encourage you to contact Mr Mick Busby on 4999 1300 to discuss roster flexibility and requirements of the role.

The video below offers an insight to the role of Boarding Supervisor at The Cathedral College and whether this may be the opportunity you are looking for.

Duties include but not limited to:

• The holistic care of our boarders encompassing their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being
• Supervision of boarders in their boarding routines
• Academic support during study sessions
• Accompanying to activities and events
• Accompanying to appointments (when required)
• Transporting boarders using school vehicle to sporting events and outings

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education
• Excellent time management skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• High proficiency of computer skills
• A Willingness to work rostered weekend and night shifts (desirable)
• An "Open" Driver's Licence (QLD) (desirable)
• MR Class drivers licence (desirable)

What we offer

• Competitive salary range (Full-time/Term-Time hourly rate from $36.94 / $43.51)
• Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
• Opportunity for up to 12 weeks off per year (based on term-time arrangements)
• Option for term-time employees to access annualised salary arrangements
• Option for full-time employees to access term-time arrangements to suit your circumstances
• Live-in arrangements including accommodation and electricity in addition to remuneration (subject to availability)
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (subject to eligibility through Remserv)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Access to free Employee Assistance Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael Busby, Acting Assistant Principal: Boarding, 07 4999 1300 or [e-mail]
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [e-mail]
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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