School Officer

• Ensure efficient organisation and administration of residential systems and procedures to maintain a positive, clean, safe and well maintained environment for the boarders of St Teresa's
• Provide and support effective communication systems with students, parents, boarding staff and community
• Support, supervise and promote student involvement in, and commitment to extra-curricular and boarding programs and excursions (including study commitments)
• Ensure routines and guidelines for students are carried out consistently to ensure a safe physical and emotional environment
• Contribute to an environment where students' self-esteem and sense of worth are enhanced, and where values of respect, reason, responsibility, tolerance, initiative, co-operation, endeavour, compassion and acceptance of the differences in others and striving for 'best' are foremost
• Educate students in regard to personal hygiene, health, safety and dress standards Ensure responsibility and diligence for the day to day running of the dormitory and dining room in accordance with daily schedules
• Provide generalist administration support and maintain accurate records in accordance with systems and processes
• Ensure adequate discipline is maintained within the dormitory in accordance with the schools systems for managing student behaviour ensuring adequate liaison with the Director of Boarding and Head of House
• Liaise effectively with the Director of Boarding and Head of House on matters pertaining to student health, behaviour and wellbeing. About you

• Demonstrated supervision of young people in a residential setting, including development and care
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of standards of health, hygiene and safety
• The ability to demonstrate confidentiality and discretion on matter relating to students and student wellbeing
• Ability to manage time and conflicting priorities in a busy environment
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and reason when dealing with students. Attributes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school boarding community and driven to achieve the best outcomes
• As a role model – diligence, pro-activeness and energetic
• An ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders in a secondary school setting
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with boarding community including students, families and staff.

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
• Current Senior First Aid certificate, or ability to undertake
• Current Driver's Licence and the ability to obtain an LR or MR licence
• Commitment to undertake and successfully complete ABSA Book 1 and 2 within 12 months
• Ability to travel.

• Previous experience in a boarding or residential environment
• Current Bus License (MR) or ability to obtain equivalent or higher
• Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety
• Previous experience with working with youth. Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process.

• Competitive Salary:
• Salary packaging options
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Well-being programs and initiatives

• Complete the application form
• Attach a written cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experiences to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Attach your current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees

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