Boarding House Supervisor

Queensland's Leading Regional School

Make a difference in the lives of our regional boarding students

Whitsunday Anglican School is an independent, co-educational day and Boarding School from K - 12, situated in the beautiful surroundings of tropical Mackay and the Whitsunday region. The School provides a balanced education that is focused on academic excellence and personal growth through cocurricular, spirituality, and community service.

The School offers a first-class education with a proven history of outstanding student outcomes and staff development.

About the role

The Boarding House Supervisor plays a key role in the lives of our students by supporting the Head of Boarding in the daily running of the Boarding House. This is an important role with a strong focus on student pastoral support, safety, welfare, behaviour, and personal development coupled with the day-to-day management of the boarding students. This role requires a proactive physical presence in the Boarding House and Booth dining room. The role is integral to the growth and development of the boarders who live in Booth House at Whitsunday Anglican School.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, mature in approach, and genuinely invested in building strong, respectful relationships with young people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a stable, long-term position within a supportive school environment.

This is a full-time, term time role with a varied roster from Monday to Sunday, designed to support a healthy work-life balance. Hours are primarily after school and in the evenings and may include hours on the weekend. Meals will be provided while on duty. The role can be offered as either residential (studio apartment) or non-residential. Residential staff are not required to vacate during school holiday periods if they wish to remain on site.

An ability to have genuine conversations with students, and a desire to build positive trusting relationships is essential. The successful candidate will serve as a mature, guiding pastoral presence for boarders from Year 6 to Year 12 and will play a vital role in creating a warm, safe, and structured environment.

Key Duties

• Ensure active and safe supervision of boarders while on duty by prioritising their safety and well-being at all times

• Contribute and be part of a team that builds positive relationships amongst staff, boarders, and parents

• Work as part of a Boarding Team which is characterised by the highest principles relating to teamwork, integrity, professionalism, student protection, welfare and safety

• Supervise boarder activities within and outside the boarding school

• Attend, help coordinator, and actively participate in key Boarding events

• Build positive and respectful relationships with all boarders, staff, and parents

• Be proactive in observing and reporting to the Head of Boarding and Deputy Head of Boarding key areas relating to: student safety and welfare, continuous improvement ideas, any pastoral care concerns or opportunities for student recognition and growth

• Attendance and active participation at Boarding meetings

Candidate Profile

• Enjoys working with and supervising students

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated use of initiative and flexibility

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently when required

• An excellent role model for our boarding community: ethical, reliable, punctual, proactive, respectful well groomed, and with a positive can-do attitude.

• Emotionally intelligent

• A professional, friendly, and empathetic demeanour

• An open C Class Licence with no restrictions essential

• A current Working with Children Blue Card or the ability to obtain one is essential

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or the ability to obtain

• Previous experience working with students in a supervisory capacity will be highly regarded

• Relevant qualifications that support key responsibility areas will be highly regarded

Expressions of interest should be addressed to the Principal, Mr Andrew Wheaton through the SEEK website.

Role to commence as soon as possible

Applications close: 11 July 2025

The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the application closing date.

Employee Benefits

• Optional Residential Accommodation

• Meals in term time when on duty in the Boarding House

• Electricity and internet for residential boarding roles

• Competitive salary structure and benefits

• Professional, supportive, and welcoming staff culture

• Welcoming Staff Social Club

• Staff Concession on fees for children attending Whitsunday Anglican School

• First Aid training

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Whitsunday Anglican School takes student protection seriously. All candidates for roles at the School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.