Head of Senior Girls Residence

5 days ago

Cairns Regional, Australia Catholic Education Cairns Full time

Head of Senior Girls Residence

Commencement Date: 19January 2026

Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $106,702 Gross per annum (Salary may vary if the successful applicant is a Teacher with a teaching load)

Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Friday 21 November 2025

St Augustine's College, Cairns

As a Catholic College for boys (Year 7 – Year 12) in the Marist tradition, the Gospel is at the heart of all we do. Everyday moments of prayer, reflection and peacefulness in the light of the Gospel have a formative influence on the culture of our College. We consciously seek to adopt St Marcellin Champagnat’s vision that “to educate young people, you must love them, and love them all equally”.

About the Role

The role of the Head of Senior Girls Residence is to support the mission of the College by;

- Being proactive in developing a comprehensive knowledge of boarders’ personal backgrounds and particular needs

- Developing relationships with boarders that, while always professionally appropriate, are warm, friendly and caring

- Employing strategies that encourage caring, respect and mutual positive reinforcement among the boarders

- Employing effective strategies to stay up to date with boarders’ academic and general progress at school

- Developing means for sharing among staff important information about the boarders

- Maintaining close working relationships with boarders’ parents

The Head of Senior Girls Residence at St Augustine's College plays an important role in creating a positive, caring and open culture that encourages full participation in study, and co-curricular programs within the the boarding community. Head of Senior Girls Residence is expected to model appropriate behaviours, values and attitudes at all times. They are to provide a homely environment where boarders can grow into responsible and confident young women.

Work Requirements

- Willingness to support and participate in the prayer, liturgy, and sacramental life of the Church in the school community

- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education

- Capacity to understand and implement Duty of Care and Workplace Health and Safety requirementsUnless an exemption applies all staff are required to hold a current Working With Children Blue Card or be eligible to apply

- Current drivers licence

- Promote child safety at all times as per policy and procedures

What we offer

- Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience

- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary

- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions

- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave

- Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support

- Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Head of Senior Girls Residence.pdf

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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