Boarding House Supervisor

Boarding House Supervisors

Multiple Opportunities

St Hilda's School | Gold Coast | Queensland

Commencing: January 2026

St Hilda's School, Gold Coast invites applications for the following Boarding House opportunities commencing January 2026.

1. Boarding House Supervisors

• Full Time, Part Time and Casual positions available
• Week day shifts : 6.00am – 8.30am and 3.00pm – 10.00pm
• Weekend shifts : 6.00am – 2.00pm and 2.00pm pm
• Sleepover shifts : 10.00pm – 6.30am

Penalty rates apply for weekend work and an overnight allowance applies to Sleepover shifts.

2. Boarding House Student Medical Appointment Escort and General Assistant

• Week day shifts : Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm

This role encompasses taking boarders to planned medical/specialist appointments throughout the day given they are living away from home. This position will undertake general duties as directed by the Director of Boarding when not attending appointments. Duties will include but are not limited to: general administration tasks, covering boarder's reception if required, assisting with student laundry, and supporting our students with duties within our residence.

About Us

Located on Queensland's Gold Coast, we are one of Australia's leading independent Anglican Day and Boarding Schools for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12. With an enviable reputation of excellence in girls' education and world class facilities, St Hilda's School has a long and proud history of outstanding academic achievement, grounded in strong Anglican Christian values.

As an all girls school we passionately believe every opportunity is designed with the girls in mind, fostering leadership, innovation and confidence so that our girls don't just imagine their future, they lead it.

About the Position

Boarding House Staff are an integral part of the St Hilda's School team which cares for the development of the girls. Each employee must have a genuine desire to work with adolescent girls who are living in an environment away from their homes. Our Boarding House staff have a warm, approachable, demeanour that makes people feel welcome. Empathy and patience come naturally to our staff, as well as tact, confidentiality and diplomacy when handling sensitive situations.

These Boarding House Supervisor roles are live-out roles, with the exception of sleep over shifts.

About You

1. Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational, care, recreational, or community settings
• Understanding of adolescent development and age-appropriate behavioural expectations
• Basic knowledge of duty of care and safeguarding practices
• Understanding of appropriate professional boundaries in residential care
• Understanding of contemporary issues affecting adolescent girls (social media, peer pressure, body image, academic stress)
• Sensitivity to and respect for different cultural and religious practices around privacy and modesty
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support strategies
• Awareness of creating safe, supportive environments for young women

2. Skills & Abilities:

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid driver's license (essential)
• Ability to build positive, appropriate and respectful relationships with adolescent girls
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Capacity to supervise students and manage minor behavioural issues appropriately and in line with School policy and procedure
• Ability to follow instructions and implement boarding house routines and procedures
• Basic organisational skills for daily residential operations
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in challenging situations
• Teamwork skills to work collaboratively with other boarding staff.

3. Pastoral Care Capabilities:

• Empathy and genuine interest in supporting student wellbeing
• Ability to listen to and support students with homesickness or adjustment issues
• Capacity to recognise and report student welfare concerns to the Heads of Boarding
• Ability to encourage positive peer relationships and inclusive community
• Ability to provide wellbeing support while maintaining professional boundaries

4. Personal Attributes:

• Patience, reliability, and a caring nature
• Maturity and sound judgment in dealing with adolescent issues
• Strong professional ethics and commitment to confidentiality
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Approachable demeanour while maintaining authority
• High energy level and positive attitude.

Why Join St Hilda's School?

Be part of a passionate values-driven community which embraces collaboration and innovation and supports staff wellbeing and professional growth. We are a community which promotes belonging and connectedness. We offer staff use of the school gym, a comprehensive employee assistance program and professional development opportunities.

As a prospective member of the St Hilda's Community, you must be willing to support the Code of Conduct and the stated values, and Anglican Ethos of the School.

The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and be willing to have their name submitted to the Anglican Church's Professional Standards Register.

Application Requirements

Please submit the following:

• A one-page A4 written response addressing the "About You" section outlined above (and indicating which position/s you are applying for)
• A full Curriculum Vitae, including contact details for two professional referees

Applications should be submitted by 10.00am Thursday 20 November 2025 to .

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. St Hilda's School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Any questions about the position should be directed to Melanie Cowan, People and Culture Manager or