Live-in Boarding Supervisor - St Augustine's College, Cairns

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Non-teaching positions; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with leave loading

Salary packaging options

Employer super contributions

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St Augustine's College in Cairns is seeking a Boys Residence Live-in Boarding Supervisor to support the mission of the College. The role is part-time during school terms (15 hours per week) with a live-in arrangement.

You will ensure the wellbeing of boarders, maintain an inclusive boarding community, and participate in prayer life. Requirements include First Aid/CPR, WWC Blue Card, driver's licence, and a commitment to child safety. Salary is $36.94 per hour plus 12.75% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid & CPR or willingness to achieve.
• Working With Children (Blue Card) or be eligible to apply.
• Current driver's licence.
• Commitment to child safety policies and procedures.
• Willingness to participate in prayer and sacramental life of the Church in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing and growth of boarders in your care.
• Maintain a supportive and inclusive boarding community.
• Model positive behaviours and create a homely living/learning environment.
• Encourage participation in study and co-curricular activities.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Blue Card (WWC)

Driver's license

Child safety awareness

Willingness to participate in prayer

Job description

Live-in Boarding Supervisor - St Augustine's College, Cairns

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Non-teaching positions – Cairns QLD

Contract, Permanent

7d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns - Non-teaching positions

Boys Residence Live-in Boarding Supervisor

Commencement Date: 16January2027

Employment Type:Part-time, term time (15 hours per week during school terms)

Salary Range: $36.94 gross per hour, plus 12.75% superannuation

Closing Date for Applications: 3:00pm, Monday 16 November 2026

St Augustine's College, Cairns

As a Catholic College for boys (Year 7 – Year 12) in the Marist tradition, the Gospel is at the heart of all we do. Everyday moments of prayer, reflection and peacefulness in the light of the Gospel have a formative influence on the culture of our College. We consciously seek to adopt St Marcellin Champagnat’s vision that “to educate young people, you must love them, and love them all equally”.

About the Role

The role of the live-in boarding supervisor is to support the mission of the College by:

• Ensure the wellbeing and growth of the boarders in your care
• Maintain a supportive and inclusive boarding community

The Live-in Boarding Supervisor at St Augustine's College plays an important role in creating a positive, caring and open culture that encourages full participation in study, and co-curricular programs within the boarding community.The Live-in Boarding Supervisor is expected to model appropriate behaviours, values and attitudes at all times. They are to provide a homely environment where boarders can grow into responsible and confident young people.

Work Requirements

• Current First Aid & CPR or willingness to achieve
• Willingness to support and participate in the prayer, liturgy, and sacramental life of the Church in the school community
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education
• Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Unless an exemption applies all staff are required to hold a current Working With Children Blue Card or be eligible to apply
• Current drivers licence
• Promote child safety at all times as per policy and procedures

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionBoarding Supervisor live-in Position Description.pdf

For enquiries: Please call (07) 4052 9***

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.