Residential Senior Boarding Supervisor

JPC John Paul College; Australia; Remote; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

John Paul College seeks a Residential Senior Boarding Supervisor to lead the on-campus boarding team during term 4. The role requires living on campus, on-call duties and strong oversight of student wellbeing, academics and safety, reporting to the Head of Boarding.

The successful candidate will mentor boarding staff, coordinate medical matters, manage administration and promote a positive, values-driven community in line with the College ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience in a boarding house environment.
• Experience with youth activities and diverse backgrounds.
• Current Senior First Aid certificate (or ability to obtain before starting).
• Current Blue Card or ability to obtain before starting.
• Current Open Driver's Licence and willingness to drive College vehicles.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High level of digital literacy, including MS Office.
• Resilience and flexibility in high-pressure situations.
• Understanding of College values and Christian Ecumenical ethos.
• Progress towards a bachelor's degree in education, psychology or social work.
• Bronze Medallion or Pool Deck Safety qualifications.
• ABSA Duty of Care Book/Workshop I and II.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to Boarding Supervisors and role modelling daily operations.
• Coordinating medical matters and liaising with parents as needed.
• Overseeing administration in Reach and Synergetic; approving reports and leave on duty.
• Creating termly activity schedules with risk assessments for outings.
• Monitoring academic progress and providing targeted study support.
• Supporting student participation in sports and external activities; arranging transport.
• Promoting a positive boarding experience and wellbeing support.
• Facilitating orientation for new and returning students to Boarding.
• Upholding child protection and safeguarding processes at all times.

Skills

Boarding experience

Youth engagement

First Aid

Blue Card

Driver's licence

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Digital literacy

Resilience

Christian ethos alignment

Bachelor's degree progress

Bronze Medallion

ABSA Duty of Care

Indigenous mental health first aid

Education

Progress towards Bachelor's degree in education

Bronze Medallion

ABSA Duty of Care Book/Workshop I & II

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid

Job description

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Job Description

About the Opportunity

John Paul College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Residential Senior Boarding Supervisor to join our Boarding team on a fixed-term, part-time basis for Term 4 – October 6, to November 27, 2026. This position requires you to live on campus and participate in an on-call roster.

This leadership role is central to ensuring the smooth operation and high standards of the College's Boarding program. Working closely with the Head of Boarding, you will help maintain a safe, supportive and enriching environment for all boarders while guiding and mentoring Boarding Supervisors in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Reporting to the Head of Boarding, this position provides oversight of daily operations including active supervision, medical coordination, academic support, student wellbeing and activities coordination.

The Key Responsibilities of the Senior Boarding Supervisor will include:

• Providing leadership and support to Boarding Supervisors, serving as a key role model and point of contact for day-to-day operations.
• Coordinating medical matters in support of the Boarding Nurse and Head of Boarding, including maintaining medication records, facilitating appointments and liaising with parents.
• Overseeing administration through College systems such as Reach and Synergetic, ensuring Duty Reports and Pastoral Reports are completed accurately, and acting as the main point of approval for student leave and sensitive matters when on duty.
• Creating and coordinating a termly schedule of age-appropriate and culturally diverse activities for boarders, including risk assessments for outings.
• Monitoring student academic progress, conducting an academic audit each report period and ensuring students receive targeted support during study times.
• Supporting student participation in College sports, co-curricular and external activities, including coordination of transport logistics.
• Promoting a positive boarding experience, including supporting students with uniform requirements, wellbeing needs and everyday life skills guidance.
• Facilitating the orientation of new and returning students to Boarding.
• Upholding child protection and safeguarding processes at all times.

Fixed-term contract Term 4 -October 6 to 27 November 2026 (Potential opportunity to extend into 2027, available for the right candidate)

Part-time 36.25 hours per week, term-time only

Hours As below, with a 30-minute unpaid break per shift .

Monday: 3.15pm – 10.30pm

Tuesday: 3.15pm – 10.30pm

Saturday: 2pm – 10.30pm

Sunday: 8.30am – 5pm

Residence This position is required to live on-campus, and you are provided with a private room and ensuite, in a shared residence. With this, you are required to participate in a regularly scheduled on-call roster.

About You

You are a committed and compassionate professional with a genuine passion for supporting young people in a residential setting. You bring strong leadership qualities, sound judgement and the resilience to manage the varied demands of boarding life, including on-call and sleepover duties.

You communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues, and take pride in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive community for boarders that reflects JPC's values of Mutual Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Experience working in a boarding house environment.
• Experience in youth activities and working with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Current Senior First Aid certificate (or ability to obtain prior to commencing).
• Current Paid Blue Card (Positive Notice Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain one prior to commencing.
• Current Open Driver's Licence and willingness to drive College vehicles.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• High level of digital literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Resilience and flexibility in managing high-pressure and evolving situations.
• A clear understanding of, and alignment with, the College's values and Christian Ecumenical ethos.
• Progress towards a bachelor's degree in education, psychology or social work.
• Bronze Medallion or Pool Deck Safety qualifications.
• ABSA (Australian Boarding Schools Association) Duty of Care Book/Workshop I and II.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid certification.

John Paul College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The College reserves its right to interview and offer this role prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College, please do not hesitate in applying as soon as possible.

John Paul College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We embed child safety into everything we do, including how we recruit and support our people. All successful candidates will be required to hold a current Blue Card prior to commencing employment and may be subject to disclosure and suitability checks as part of Queensland's Reportable Conduct Scheme.