Overview
City Beach Residential College are seeking to establish a pool of Aboriginal Boarding Supervisors for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of September 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies commencing during this period.
Our college is located in a bush setting close to the beach and allows students to share the experience of attending school in the city while boarding in a country setting within the bush.
The Role
The Aboriginal Boarding Supervisor supports and reinforces appropriate values and behaviours in students, particularly Aboriginal students, whilst fulfilling an appropriate duty of care in creating a positive, happy and culturally safe boarding environment for students and staff. The successful applicant will respect and embrace diversity within the student population whilst providing, and supervising, opportunities that enrich students' personal and social development, of our Aboriginal students.
The successful applicant will plan and implement a wide range of suitable activities for all students to enjoy, ensuring students receive appropriate care to maintain health and wellbeing, whilst undertaking regular, positive communication and liaison with colleagues, parents/guardians, school staff, other professionals and members of the local community in support of the development and wellbeing of students, particularly Aboriginal students.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in City Beach and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
* 12% employer contributed superannuation.
* Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
* Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shaun Breukelaar, Manager, City Beach Residential College, on (08) 9237 7500 or by emailing Shaun.Breukelaar@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
Being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act.
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.
* 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.
* obtain or hold (and maintain) a current Working with Children Check.
* work according to rostered hours which may include nights, weekends and public holidays.
* obtain (prior to first rostered shift working with students) and maintain a current:
o First Aid Certificate – Provide CPR (HLTAID009); and
o First Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID011).
* within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:
o LR Class Driver's Licence and a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation.
o Aquatic Rescue for Group lll Pool Award*.
o Surf Rescue Certificate*.
* obtain a Certificate IV in Community Services – Student Residential Care (CHC42021) within six months of commencement of employment.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
o A CV of up to 2 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
o A 2-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
o Demonstrated skills and understanding of appropriate supervision and care of students in a residential setting.
o Demonstrated capability to initiate, plan, document and safely lead a wide range of leisure activities for secondary students.
o Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write plans, pastoral notes and reports; and interact positively with students and parents including those with diverse multicultural backgrounds.
o Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
o Demonstrated capacity to successfully meet and maintain the required eligibility and training requirements of this position.
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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE987677
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 September 2025
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
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