Rural Program Overnight Supervisor

Work Initiatives; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career opportunities

Professional development

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Christian College Geelong seeks an experienced Overnight Supervisor to join the Rural Program team at the Back Creek Farm Campus in Scotsburn. The role focuses on safety, wellbeing and a positive residential experience for Year 9 students during overnight hours.

Fixed term 0.84 FTE (31.9 hours/week) from 21 January 2027 to September 2027 with potential extension. Must hold WWC, First Aid, National Police Check; a Light Rigid Bus License is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, youth work, boarding supervision, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated leadership and engagement with adolescents.
• Be calm under pressure and able to respond overnight.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and pastoral care to students in residence.
• Maintain a calm, supportive environment and ensure routines are followed.
• Support safety, wellbeing and comfort of students during overnight hours.
• Collaborate with program staff and Director of Back Creek Farm to deliver a positive residential experience.

Skills

Education experience or youth work

Boarding supervision

Adolescent engagement

Crisis response

Communications

Reliability and organisation

Driver's license

Education

Working with Children Check

First Aid qualification

National Police Check

Light Rigid Bus License

Job description

Founded in 1980, Christian College Geelong is a K-12 school where academic achievement is balanced with care and concern for each student’s character development and wellbeing, grounded in the Christian faith. We have five campuses across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast region as well as a rural experience for Year 9 students at an expansive farm property in Scotsburn, near Ballarat, and a unique Art, Technology and Design campus for Senior School students in Waurn Ponds.

Honesty, integrity, compassion, respect and tolerance underpin the expectations of all interactions within the College program. The Board and staff of Christian College believe that every student reflects the goodness of God’s creation and has intrinsic worth, irrespective of class, colour or creed. Staff members daily seek to provide examples of Christian love in their dealings with students, parents and other staff members.

Why Join us?

Christian College Geelong is a thriving, independent Christian school community with campuses across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast. We are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience and supporting our students and staff through innovative programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the College’s Rural Program, helping to create a safe, supportive and positive overnight environment for Year 9 students in residence. Working closely with the Director of Back Creek Farm and program staff, you will provide supervision, pastoral care and practical support during residential experiences, contributing to the wellbeing, engagement and personal growth of young people while fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.

About the Role

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Employment Start Date – 21 January 2027 – September 2027 with opportunities to extend into future employment. (Terms 1, 2 and 3)

FTE/Time Fraction: 0.84 FTE (31.9 hours per week)

Christian College Geelong is seeking an experienced and responsible Overnight Supervisor to join our Rural Program team. This position is based at our Back Creek Farm Campus in Scotsburn and plays an essential role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of students during overnight hours.

The Overnight Supervisor provides leadership, supervision and pastoral care to students in residence, maintains a calm and supportive environment, and ensures routines are followed to promote a positive residential experience.

Selection Criteria

• Experience in education, youth work, boarding supervision, or a similar role
• Demonstrated leadership and engagement with adolescents
• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people in a residential learning environment.
• Be calm under pressure and able to respond effectively to issues overnight.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a Working with Children Check and current First Aid qualification.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a National Police Check, suitable for employment.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a Light Rigid Bus License

What we offer

• Long-term career opportunities.
• The opportunity to work in a values-based and supportive environment.
• A collaborative and professional Rural Program team
• Access to professional development and learning opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
• Generous tuition fee discount of up to 50% for employees’ children
  

Additional information

A private room and some meals are provided as part of the role.

This position may suit a couple who are prepared to live onsite and share in the responsibilities and community life of the campus.

Child Safe Commitment

Christian College Geelong is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, child safety standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check and comply with the College’s Child Safety policies and Code of Conduct.