We have 2x, permanent, full-time positions commencing October, 2026. We provide a safe, secure, caring and supportive environment where students can have privacy and room to grow. Our college is more than just a place to study and sleep, it's a community where students can make lifelong friends, have fun and feel at home.

Students are supervised by qualified professional staff members. They are dedicated to creating a wonderful boarding experience, helping to develop a healthy balance between study and recreation. Supervisors facilitate regular study sessions and tutoring; support boarders’ educational and sporting aspirations; and organise all sorts of recreational, leisure and social activities.

The Role The successful applicants will support and reinforce appropriate values and behaviours of students, and supervise students, fulfilling duty of care requirements in line with Department policy. They will respect and embrace diversity within the student population, and provide and supervise opportunities which support the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of students.

The Boarding

Supervisor will promptly report concerns with student and staff wellbeing, duty of care, occupational safety and health and maintenance matters to senior staff. This role will require the successful applicants to uphold the Public Sector Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and work in accordance with Department requirements.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Albany 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 Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Douglass Yorgason, Manager, Albany Residential College on (08) 9844 2500 or by emailing [email protected] Agency Referrals:



Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact). 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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 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. 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:

First Aid Certificate – Provide CPR (HLTAID009); and

First Aid Certificate – Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011);

Within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:

LR Class Driver’s Licence and a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation;

Aquatic Rescue for Group III Pool Award*; and

Surf Rescue Certificate*;

Obtain a current 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 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. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and skilled learning summary relevant to this position A four (4) 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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1061679 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 Monday, 10 August 2026

📌 Boarding Supervisor (Southern Cross)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Southern Cross