Overview
This is a permanent full-time position commencing April 2026. Broome Residential College is seeking a Male Boarding Supervisor to join their friendly and professional team.
The Role
The Boarding Supervisor is responsible for supervising students in a residential setting and ensuring their wellbeing while fulfilling duty of care obligations in accordance with Department policies and relevant legislation. The role supports and reinforces positive values and behaviour among students, with a strong focus on respect for multicultural diversity. The supervisor provides pastoral care, monitors student health and safety, distributes medication according to approved instructions, and promptly reports concerns relating to wellbeing, child protection, safety, and maintenance to senior staff.
The position involves planning and implementing a variety of structured leisure and development activities that support students' academic, social, emotional and physical growth. The Boarding Supervisor also coordinates student transport to activities, maintains accurate records of student movements and wellbeing, and ensures risk management and occupational safety requirements are met within the residential environment. Strong organisational and communication skills are highly regarded to effectively supervise students and manage daily boarding operations.
The role requires regular communication with students, parents, school staff and colleagues to support student development and wellbeing. The Boarding Supervisor also participates in college events and promotional activities such as orientation days, award presentations and community events. In addition, the role requires adherence to the Public Sector Code of Ethics and ongoing participation in professional learning to maintain the knowledge and skills necessary for supervising and supporting young people in a residential boarding environment.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Broome and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
* 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)
More Information
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 Michael Gilmour, Manager Broome Residential College on (08) 9194 75*** or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to 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.
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 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:First Aid Certificate – Provide CPR (HLTAID009); andFirst Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID011);
* within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:LR Class Driver's Licence and a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisationAquatic Rescue for Group III Pool Award*Surf Rescue Certificate*
* obtain a Certificate IV in Community Services – Student Residential Care (CHC42021) within six months of commencement of employment.
* Dependent on operational requirements as determined by College Manager.
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:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection 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 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.
* Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
* 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 41*** for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1033404
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, 27March 2026
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