Are you a passionate and motivated about helping young people reach their potential? Looking for a location change away from the hustle and bustle? Then look no further
WA College Of Agriculture - Harvey (WACOA – Harvey) is seeking to appoint three dedicated and enthusiastic Residential Supervisors to join the team. The positions are all part time and total 2.2 FTE. The College will negotiate with successful applicants to establish preferred fraction for each with gender balance considered.
In line with supervision requirements within the residential facilities, the College employs male and female staff to ensure a balance of both genders in the roster.
This role has subsidized on-site accommodation available to the successful applicant/s should they require accommodation to take up the position.
The Role
Residential Supervisors are responsible for the day-to-day care of 15 to 18 year old students outside of school hours including weekends. They must be able to work with colleagues following well established systems and procedures to ensure appropriate supervision of large groups of students and to work with parents and staff to coordinate care needs for students. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
Residential Supervisors plan and organise activities in keeping with the Department's excursion policies and support students to be prepared for the learning program at the college. They are responsible for maintaining discipline and behaviour standards and assisting with student health needs in accordance with Departmental and school policy. The Residential Supervisor liaises with other areas of the College through line management in the provision of out of school hour activities. This includes the supervision of sporting and recreational activities, residential facilities (example; dormitory, dining room) and the management of students' residential timetables.
Residential Supervisors work a variety of shifts during after school hours and on weekends and public holidays. These include sleep shifts where the staff member sleeps in duty room accommodation to be immediately available in the night. These also may include active night shifts. To compensate for the range of shift types, Residential Supervisors are paid a 40% loading on top of base salary. Total hours are annualised and typically Residential Supervisors are not rostered during term holiday breaks.
About the School
WACOA – Harvey is co-educational for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. As a specialist Agriculture and related trades training school, students come from across Western Australia with most boarding on site. Students apply to attend the College for the real-life learning environment and with a genuine interest in our programs and what these can do for their future job prospects. As a result, our students choose to be at the College and want to learn.
The College is located at Wokalup, 8kms south of the Harvey town centre, on a 900ha farm operating a number of agricultural enterprises run on a semi commercial basis which provide students with real life working experiences. The College also operates a significant Trades centre where students are engaged in programs from the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
Graduates of the College are highly employable and enjoy exceptional levels employment and further study. A university bridging program delivered at the College enables a tertiary pathway for those students interested.
Harvey is a 1.5-hour drive south from Perth, a 20-minute drive to the coast, and a 40-minute drive to the city of Bunbury. The area is well supported with a range of sporting and recreation opportunities, schooling options, shopping and medical services. It is a great place to live.
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Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Bernard Murnane, Head of Residence on or emailing
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
* be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
* consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the JDF.
For these vacancies, gender is considered a genuine occupational qualification under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Only applicants of the specified gender will be considered for appointment in these circumstances, in accordance with legal requirements.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and experience relevant to this position
* An up to three (3) page statement addressing the following criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
* Demonstrated skills and understandings appropriate to the supervision and care of students in a residential setting.
* Demonstrated capacity to initiate, plan, document and safely lead a wide range of leisure activities for secondary students.
* Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1004087
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025