Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
Job Description
About the Opportunity:
John Paul College is seeking an energetic, compassionate and organised Boarding Student Services Officer to join our Boarding team on a part‐time contract basis (working 36.5 hours per week, during term time) from May to November 2026.
This is a meaningful and hands‐on role at the heart of our Boarding Village. You will play a key part in supporting the wellbeing, safety and day‐to‐day experience of our boarding students, helping to create a structured, nurturing and inclusive residential environment where young people can truly thrive.
This role will work closely with our experienced Boarding Leadership Team, our dedicated Boarding Supervisors, and our caring Nursing team to ensure every student feels known, supported and valued within our community.
What You'll be doing
No two days in Boarding are the same and that's part of what makes this role so rewarding!
You'll be the welcoming face of our Boarding Village, supporting both the daily operations and the students who call it home. This is a hands‐on role that blends administration, supervision, and genuine pastoral care.
In this role, you will:
* Welcome students, families, staff and visitors, and manage calls, enquiries and appointments
* Maintain accurate student records, roll calls and pastoral notes using College systems
* Coordinate travel, airport transfers and general boarding administration
* Build positive, respectful relationships with students and foster a strong sense of belonging
* Support healthy routines and uphold behaviour expectations in a fair and caring manner
* Supervise students, monitor whereabouts and assist with transport to activities
* Uphold child protection, Duty of Care and safety procedures, including emergency drills
* Liaise with Boarding leadership, School Nurses, coaches and the International team to support student well‐being
* Assist with TAS sports coordination and related logistics
* Above all, you'll help create a safe, structured and supportive residential environment where students feel known, valued and cared for.
This is a dynamic, people‐focused role suited to someone who thrives on variety and takes pride in making a meaningful difference every day.
What We're looking for
You are a caring, resilient and capable professional who genuinely enjoys working with young people. You understand the importance of creating a safe, structured and supportive environment, and you bring calm confidence to everything you do.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* A strong commitment to student well‐being and pastoral care
* The ability to build positive, respectful relationships within a diverse community
* Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
* Confidence using digital systems and maintaining accurate records
* Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information
* The ability to supervise students and uphold behaviour expectations in a firm, fair and caring manner
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Resilience and flexibility, maintaining a calm and approachable presence in busy or high‐pressure situations
* Alignment with the College's mission, values and ethos
Qualifications & requirements
* Current First Aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
* Current Blue Card (Working with Children Clearance), or eligibility to obtain
* Current Open Class C Driver Licence (LR/MR licence willingness advantageous)
Previous experience in a boarding, residential or child‐related environment is desirable, but not essential. We welcome applicants who will bring a bright and positive attitude, professionalism and willingness to learn.
Contract term: 28 May 2026 – 27 November 2026
Hours: 36.5 hours per week (term time only)
Schedule: Tuesday to Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm and Saturday 5.30am – 12.30pm, with a 30‐minute unpaid break daily
Remuneration: $28.13 per hour plus 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
Additional benefits:
* Uniform provided
* Access to our on‐campus gym and staff pool
* Corporate discounts with partners such as RemServ, Mazda, Medibank and Commonwealth Bank
* Employee Assistance Program
* Free on‐site car parking
* Paid co‐curricular opportunities, including coaching and supporting teams across sport, performing arts, debating, e‐sports, and other activities
Residence: There is potential for this role to include on‐site accommodation, which would be in a shared residence with private single room with ensuite. If residence is included in package, candidate will be required to participate in a m inimum of one evening on‐call shift per week.
Future opportunities: Potential for contract extension
John Paul College is an equal‐opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The College reserves its right to interview and offer this role prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College, please do not hesitate in applying as soon as possible.
John Paul College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We embed child safety into everything we do, including how we recruit and support our people. All successful candidates will be required to hold a current Blue Card prior to commencing employment.
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