Aboriginal Boarding Supervisor

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This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Broome Residential College is located in a safe and secure setting behind Broome Senior High School and close to St Mary's Catholic College. The College provides boarding accommodation for secondary students from Years 7 to 12 who study in Broome at either school.

Our college supervisors and staff provide support to help our students to succeed at school and after school. Staff and supervisors organise fun after school activities for students like community sports, shopping days, outings to the beach and fishing.

The Role

The Aboriginal Boarding Supervisor supports and reinforces appropriate values and behaviours in students, particularly Aboriginal students whilst fulfilling an appropriate duty of care in the creation of a positive, happy and culturally safe boarding environment and service for students and staff. The successful applicant will respect and embrace diversity within the student population whilst providing, and supervising, opportunities that enrich students' personal and social development, of our Aboriginal students.

The successful applicant will plan and implement a wide range of suitable activities for all students to enjoy, ensuring students receive appropriate care to maintain health and wellbeing, whilst undertaking regular, positive communication and liaison with colleagues, parents/guardians, school staff, other professionals and members of the local community in support of the development and wellbeing of students, particularly Aboriginal students.

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 inBroomeand 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).
  
  

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michael Gilmour, College Manager, Broome Residential College on (08) 9194 7550 or michael.gilmour@education.wa.edu.au .

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

To work with us, you must:

• 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 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:
  • First Aid Certificate – Provide CPR (HLTAID001)
  • First Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)
• within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:
  • LR Class Driver's Licence and a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation;
  • Aquatic Rescue for Group III Pool Award*; and
  • 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.
  
  

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

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.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
• Demonstrated skills and understanding of appropriate supervision and care of students in a residential setting.
• Demonstrated capability to initiate, plan, document and safely lead a wide range of leisure activities for secondary students.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write plans, pastoral notes and reports; and interact positively with students and parents including those with diverse multicultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated capacity to successfully meet and maintain the required eligibility and training requirements of this position.
  
  

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: DOE987463

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 Monday, 25 August 2025.Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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