St Albert's College was founded in 1969 and is a work of the Catholic Diocese of Armidale, operating within the University of New England. St Albert's College prides itself on offering a harmonious and supportive environment where a fundamental care for the beliefs, feelings, and property of others is of the utmost importance. The College is co-educational and houses up to 314 male and female residents with a vision to be a leading university residential college shaping courageous, committed, emotionally intelligent and engaged citizens.

Position Profile and Accountability

The Night Porter embodies the College's values after-hours and is foremost an enabler of the St Albert's student experience, that experience premised upon trust, respect and valuing the story of each of our residents. Reporting to the Executive Dean, they will work closely with the College Executive and Management teams in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all college residents after hours.

During UNE’s Trimesters 1 and 2 (23 Feb to 27 Sep in 2027), the Night Porter will be available to work 35 hours per week as follows;

7pm to 4am shifts from Thursday evenings to Sunday mornings

3pm to 11pm shifts on Sundays

During UNE’s Trimester 3 and summer holidays (28 Sep 2027 to Mid Feb 2028), the Night Porter will be available to work 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday during business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Pastoral support including

General and mental health first aid

Behavioural profiling

Security support including

Enforcement of college rules and policies





Key point of escalation for any concerns raised by student residents

Site security and access control

After hours event support

Organisation/active participation in Friday night community building activities

Liaising with key stakeholders, including any 3rd party contractors and UNE Safety & Security

Maintenance tasks as necessary

Other administrative tasks as directed.

Successful Candidate will have:

Experience working with young adults, 17 - 23 years of age,

Ability to manage and interact constructively with young people with complex needs

Experience in working through the medium of strong respect-based relationships to achieve positive outcomes

Impressive interpersonal skills and a proactive work ethic

Proven ability to de-escalate and effectively manage conflict

Experience working with a variety of stakeholders with competing priorities

Ability to make informed decisions in a quick-paced environment

A degree or qualification related to pastoral care highly regarded

Prior experience in a similar role highly regarded

What you’ll get:

The opportunity to work as part of a close-knit community with a strong sense of purpose and belonging

Attractive salary and NFP salary packaging options

Provision of staff uniform

Provision of a meal each shift plus paid 15-minute break

Flexible work arrangements during Trimester 3 and Summer Holidays, including paid “Bishop’s leave” over Christmas shutdown period

4 day week during Trimester 1 & 2

Access to Employee Assistance Program

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