Boarding House Assistant

Mount Erin Boarding House
Established in 1890 by the Presentation Sisters, Mount Erin (MEBS) is the Boarding House of Kildare Catholic College and Mater Dei Catholic College - both are Boarding and Day Schools in Wagga Wagga, NSW. MEBS provides students from the Riverina and beyond with the opportunity to undertake their Catholic secondary education in the beautiful regional city of Wagga Wagga, offering weekly or casual boarding only. This provides its Boarders with the best of two worlds - study in residence during the school week and home with family each weekend.

Boarding at Mount Erin provides the opportunity for a balanced academic, spiritual, sporting, and social experience and the chance to make friends for life. Boarders can study in both a formal and informal academic environment, supported by an excellent tutoring programme and the advantage of peer support. Mount Erin Boarders have the option of attending either Kildare Catholic College (on the same campus as MEBS) or Mater Dei Catholic College, which is a short bus ride away.

To find out more about Mount Erin Boarding House, click here.

Your New Role
A Boarding Assistant works as a member of the Boarding team and ensures that the appropriate duty of care is always provided to boarding students.

The primary role is Pastoral Care/ Student Well-being, involving the supervision of boarding students in accordance with the Duty of Care, the mission of Mount Erin Boarding, and the Safeguarding policies and procedures of CEDWW. The Boarding Supervisor's role includes supporting the management of the boarding house, its procedures, and protocols as well as caring for the boarders' spiritual, moral, emotional, and educational development. All staff support the Catholic ethos of MEBS, founded on the Charism of Nano Nagle and the Sisters of Presentation

Link to Position Description

What We Can Offer

• Permanent, Full-time position
• Role to commence ASAP

• Work Schedule:

• Monday: 3pm to 10.45pm

• Tuesday: 7am to 9am and 3pm to 10.45pm
• Wednesday: 7am to 9am and 3pm to 10.45pm
• Thursday: 7am to 9am and 3pm to 10.45pm

• Friday: 7am to 9am

• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology
• Salary: Level 1 $57, 122 per year Averaged (term-time only)

Essential Criteria

• Be committed to the values of Catholic education.
• Have a demonstrated ability to relate to and work with young adolescent people.
• Have empathy for and experience in caring for the academic, social, spiritual and physical well-being of groups of adolescent students.
• Have demonstrated ability to relate to and work as part of a team.
• Hold a current full driver's Licence.
• Have or be willing to obtain a current Senior First Aid Certificate (Level 2).
• Have completed or are willing to complete the Australian Boarding Schools Association Duty of Care Course.
• Be available to sleep overnight during the week (Monday to Thursday) during each school term.
• The successful applicant to undergo a National Criminal History Check and a Functional Assessment
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation.

Applications & Enquiries
If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact John Bussenschutt on and " rel="nofollow">

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the position description to " rel="nofollow">

All applicants must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW's People and Culture team.

Applications Close
Tuesday 26th August 2025
"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"
"CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"