Residential Houseparent

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Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant and affordable P-12 Catholic College catering for the full needs of families and students. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Residential Houseparent for the girls/boys Boarding Facilities. This is a casual position for the duration of the 2024 school year.

The Residential Houseparent is a member of a team appointed to act in a pastoral/supervisory role of residents in a residential situation. The team is a group of people with a high degree of interdependence geared towards the achievement of the goal of caring for those in their charge.

Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card
• Commitment to undertake and successfully complete ABSA Book 1 and 2
• Current Senior First Aid certificate, including Asthma and CPR components or ability to undertake
• Food Handlers certificate
• Current Driver's Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety
• Ability to obtain an LR or MR licence.

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes, professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Well-being programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students.

How to apply

• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

View other vacancies here

Apply Now

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Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card
• Commitment to undertake and successfully complete ABSA Book 1 and 2
• Current Senior First Aid certificate, including Asthma and CPR components or ability to undertake
• Food Handlers certificate
• Current Driver's Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety
• Ability to obtain an LR or MR licence.

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• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes, professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Leadership development opportunities
• Well-being programs and initiatives

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Our Organisation

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How to apply

• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume

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Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

View other vacancies here

Apply Now

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