Senior Boarding Supervisor - Male

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

City Beach Residential College, operated by the Department of Education, Western Australia, seeks a permanent full-time Boarding Supervisor commencing January 2027. The role combines leadership of boarding staff with oversight of day-to-day college operations in a Gifted and Talented program.

The successful applicant deputises for the College Manager, coordinates staff activities, and participates in recruitment and policy development to ensure safe, supportive housing for regional students

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of boarding staff.
• Staff performance reviews and training planning.
• Ability to work with a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Lead Boarding Supervisors to ensure duties are performed in line with Department requirements.
• Coordinate regular staff meetings and planning of Boarding Supervisors’ activities.
• Support the College Manager with HR tasks, promotion, and policy development.
• Ensure safety, confidentiality, and accurate record keeping for students and staff.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing January, 2027.

For this position, the person's gender is a genuine occupational qualification (Equal Opportunity Act 1984). Only applicants possessing the required qualification will be considered for appointments in these circumstances.

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 programmes 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 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 programme.

The Role

The successful applicant will undertake the key responsibilities of a Boarding Supervisor as well as providing leadership and support of those staff employed in the role. They will ensure all Boarding Supervisors are fully aware of their responsibilities and carry these out in accordance with Department requirements and directives of the College Manager. They will also deputise in the absence of the College Manager, including the supervision of all college staff and being on call as required. They will be expected to manage and regularly review staff performance in accordance with Department Requirements and organise regular staff meetings and coordinate the planning and activities of Boarding Supervisors.

This applicant will ensure that Boarding Supervisors have the skills required to carry out their responsibilities and that Boarding Supervisors’ training needs are met as well as ensuring that there are a wide variety of leisure activities suitable for student participation being regularly made available to students. This successful applicant will also participate on selection panels to fill college vacancies as required and will be expected to support the College Manager in developing effective practices and guidelines relevant to the effective operations of the College.

While maintaining confidentiality, they will assist the College Manager with human resource and administrative functions, promotion and development of the college, and other duties relevant to this leadership position. The role will additionally see them assist the College Manager to monitor and manage staff leave entitlements to ensure accrued leave is cleared in accordance with relevant awards, agreements and Department policy.

This applicant will report any concerns identified in relation to the operations of the College, including those relevant to students, parents, staff and other stakeholders. They will be expected to ensure the physical safety and security of students and staff, fulfilling duty of care requirements in line with Department policy. They will additionally ensure that record keeping and reporting requirements, including the preparation of written documentation, is as directed by the College Manager.

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)

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shaun Breukelaar, Manager City Beach Residential College on [phone] or [e-mail]

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

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 with 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.

For this position, the person's gender is a genuine occupational qualification (Equal Opportunity Act 1984). Only applicants possessing the required qualification will be considered for appointments in these circumstances.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).