Senior Boarding Supervisor - Male

Job Description

Salary: $73,896 - $79,717 per annum (pro-rata) + 25% loading over 46 weeks (DOE (RCS) CSA 2021) This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP Situated just a short walk from the Geraldton city centre, we provide a home-away-from-home for our students, providing them with the best possible supportive and enriching environment to grow and learn while they are away from their families. The Role The Senior Boarding Supervisor - Male provides leadership and advice to supervisors and oversees the provision of boarding standards to the students. They ensure that supervisors are fully aware of their responsibilities and carry these out in accordance with Departmental guidelines and the students’ needs. They will undertake team building and coordination of supervisors, organise regular staff meetings and coordinate planning by supervisors. The successful applicant will provide guidance, advice and expertise to supervisors in providing an environment that supports the academic, social, emotional and physical development of students whilst ensuring supervisors plan and implement a wide range of suitable student activities. The position will assist the College Manager to develop effective policies and guidelines relating to student management. The Senior Boarding Supervisor will ensure that student files are properly maintained, and that the appropriate documentation and recording information has been undertaken in accordance with Departmental guidelines whilst undertaking and ensuring appropriate liaison with clients such as school staff and parents. 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 appointment in these circumstances. Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in Geraldton and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. We operate on a Roster system that is reviewed for each of the 4 Terms of the year, working arrangements are genuinely considered to create a healthy work-life balance. 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). Minimum Requirements 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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required. 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:o First Aid Certificate – Provide CPR (HLTAID009); ando First Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID011); Within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:o LR Class Driver’s Licence with a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation;o Aquatic Rescue for Group III Pool Award*; 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. Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Your application should include: A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated capacity to work with secondary students in a residential setting and develop appropriate processes and leisure activities to support their wellbeing. Demonstrated time management, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to both lead and make an active contribution as a member of a team. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively address students, parents and staff and accurately write memos, letters, reports and operating procedures. Demonstrated capacity to run effective recruitment processes, manage the training requirements of staff, performance manage staff and comply with mandated processes and requirements. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE939741 Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr