Student Activities Supervisor

St Francis Xavier College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

12% Superannuation

EAP for employees and families

Heating and cooling in all buildings

On-site staff canteens and vending

Job summary

St Francis Xavier College in Melbourne seeks a casual Student Activities Supervisor to support college leadership in supervising and guiding students, including in the canteen, health space and Learning Resources Centre.

The role emphasises safety, pastoral care and discreet handling of incidents, with opportunities to contribute to school life across campuses and events. The successful applicant will work with minimal supervision and complete mandatory child safety training.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Positive role model for students.
• High levels of discretion and professional judgement.
• Commitment to occupational health and safety.
• Understanding of college policies and government legislation.
• Understanding of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide support to all students in their care.
• Escalate issues of concern to the relevant College Activities Leader.
• Work in small and large groups with students under direction.
• Pastoral care during night hours and first aid matters as needed.
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety standards are met.
• Other duties including hospitality kitchen, canteen, health space, and Learning Resources Centre.

Skills

Student supervision

Communication

Discretion

Pastoral care

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a suitably experienced Student Activities Supervisor to join our College team on a casual basis.

This position is responsible for assisting in the supervision and guidance of students as directed by College Leadership. Student Activities Supervisors uphold all Child Safety requirements and support broader operational needs, which may include assisting in the hospitality kitchen, canteen, student health space and the Learning Resources Centre.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise and provide support to all students in their care
• Escalate issues of concern to the relevant College Activities Leader
• Work in small and large groups with students under the direction of the relevant College Activities Leader
• Take responsibility for the pastoral care of students during night hours, including night supervision and any arising first aid matters, in consultation with the College Activities Leader (College Camps only)
• Ensure Occupational Health and Safety standards are met
• Other duties as directed by College Leadership, which may include working in the hospitality kitchen, canteen, student health space and the Learning Resources Centre

The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to be a positive role model for students
• High levels of discretion and professional judgement
• Commitment to occupational health and safety
• Understanding of and compliance with relevant College policies and government legislation
• Understanding of and commitment to Catholic education
• Willingness to complete all mandatory child safety and compliance training required by the College

Why work at St Francis Xavier College?

Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that include:

• Free onsite parking
• 12% Superannuation
• Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling
• On-site canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
• Social and wellbeing events are organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, and weekly morning teas

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic college with three campuses, offering numerous teaching and leadership opportunities.

The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways – only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.

We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.

The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).

Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.

This position is classified as an Education Support Employee.

Applications close Tuesday, 1 December 2026 at 5:00 pm.

The successful applicant must also undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check before commencing.

The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.