House Parents – Couple Preferred

Allison House Student Accommodation | Broken Hill, NSW

Help create a home away from home for rural and remote students

Allison House is reopening in 2027 and is seeking caring, enthusiastic and community-minded House Parents to support students who relocate to Broken Hill from rural and remote communities to access secondary education.

This is a rewarding chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while becoming part of a community-based, not-for-profit organisation committed to improving access to education.

Applications from couples are encouraged due to the nature of the live-in role and student supervision requirements.

About Allison House

Allison House provides safe, welcoming and affordable accommodation for students in Years 7–12 attending local schools in Broken Hill. Students come from rural and remote communities across Far West NSW, South Australia and Queensland, with many living away from home for the first time.

Unlike traditional boarding schools, Allison House is an independent, family-style student accommodation service. Students attend local schools while receiving the care, stability and support of a genuine home environment.

Our aim is to ensure every student feels safe, valued, connected and supported, while maintaining strong relationships with their families, communities and culture.

About the Role

House Parents play an important role in the day-to-day lives of our students. You will provide supervision, guidance and encouragement while creating a safe, supportive and positive home environment.

The role is primarily a residential supervision position, involving mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnight periods and weekends. It may suit a couple, people working flexible hours or from home, or those seeking a meaningful lifestyle change.

Initially, Allison House anticipates approximately 6–15 students, with smaller numbers expected during the initial reopening period.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide day-to-day care, supervision and support for male and female students.
- Create a safe,



welcoming and respectful family-style home environment.
- Support students' physical, emotional, social and mental wellbeing.
- Build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Encourage independence, responsibility, resilience and positive decision-making.
- Support homework, study routines, organisation and healthy living habits.
- Prepare meals and contribute to a positive family dining environment.
- Assist with basic household duties, including cooking and general housekeeping. A laundry service will be provided for student laundry and linen.
- Transport students to and from school, sporting activities, extracurricular activities and appointments.
- Supervise students before and after school, during evenings, weekends and overnight.
- Communicate appropriately with families, schools and the Allison House Committee regarding student wellbeing and needs.
- Maintain a safe environment and comply with Allison House policies, child-safe practices and relevant procedures.

About You We are looking for people who genuinely enjoy working with young people and understand the importance of providing a caring, reliable and supportive home.

You will demonstrate

- A genuine commitment to supporting young people to thrive.
- A caring, patient and approachable nature.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Emotional maturity, sound judgement and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Initiative, flexibility and a positive attitude.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- An understanding and appreciation of rural and remote communities.
- A commitment to student wellbeing, resilience and personal growth.




- A positive sense of humour and the ability to create a positive and enjoyable home environment.

Experience in education, youth work, community services, health, boarding, farming communities or other roles involving young people will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Essential Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to hold, or obtain:

- Current NSW Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check.
- Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence (Class C preferred but not essential).
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Food Handling Certificate.
- NSW Child Protection Training.
- Basic computer and technology skills.

Support will be provided to successful applicants to obtain required training where necessary.

What We Offer

- Paid live-in position with attractive salary to be negotiated.
- Newly renovated private on-site living quarters, including bedroom, private bathroom, kitchenette and living area.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to rural and remote young people.
- The opportunity to help shape Allison House as it reopens in 2027.
- A supportive committee committed to education, student wellbeing and the local community.

Why Broken Hill? Broken Hill offers a unique regional lifestyle, with a strong sense of community, affordable living, minimal commute times and excellent sporting, arts and cultural opportunities.

For those looking for a tree change, meaningful recent chapter or lifestyle where your work truly matters, this is an opportunity to become part of a community that values connection and supporting young people.

Apply Now

Applications are invited for commencement at the start of the 2027 school year.

Applications will be reviewed and acknowledged as they are received.

Please email an Expression of Interest and resume to:

[email protected]

Or post to

PO Box 758

Broken Hill NSW 2880

For enquiries, please contact:

Lynn Pritchard – Secretary [0428 877 958](tel:0428 877 958)

Help us create a home away from home for the next generation of rural and remote students.

📌 Boarding Supervisor (Broken Hill)
🏢 Allison House Student Accommodation
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