This is a permanent full-time position commencing September 2026.

Geraldton Residential College is an established and respected institution within the Geraldton community. Our credibility is reflected in the confidence shown by families who have sent successive generations to our college over many years.

Geraldton is an amazing place for students from regional Western Australia to live while completing their secondary education. Located more than 400 kilometres north of Perth, Geraldton is home to beautiful beaches, a comfortable climate and year-round sunshine.

A bustling regional city, Geraldton boasts a healthy community environment, a flourishing economy and successful industries such as mining, fishing, manufacturing, construction, retail and tourism. Our port city is a 5-hour drive from Carnarvon, Perth and Meekatharra, and is connected by daily flights and buses to Perth.

The Role

The successful applicant will undertake the key responsibilities of a Boarding Supervisor as well as providing leadership and support of those staff employed in the role. This applicant will ensure all Boarding Supervisors are fully aware of their responsibilities and carry these out in accordance with Department requirements and directives of the College Manager.

They will deputise in the absence of the College Manager, including the supervision of all college staff and being on call as required. They will also manage and regularly review staff performance in accordance with Department requirements and will be responsible for organising regular staff meetings and coordinating the planning and activities of Boarding Supervisors.





They will additionally ensure that Boarding Supervisors have the skills required to carry out their responsibilities and that Boarding Supervisors’ training needs are met. They will ensure that there are a wide variety of leisure activities suitable for student participation being regularly made available to students. They will also participate on selection panels to fill college vacancies as required. And support the College Manager in developing effective practices and guidelines relevant to the effective operations of the College.

Professional Perks

- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Career development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)

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, College Manager - Geraldton Residential College on (08) 9923 5250 or by emailing [email protected]

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

- 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 (HLTAID011);
- within six months of commencement of employment obtain and maintain a current:
- LR Class Driver’s Licence with a Passenger Transport Driver (PTD) authorisation
- Aquatic Rescue for Group lll Pool Award*
- Surf Rescue Certificate*
- Dependent on operational requirements as determined by College Manager.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1062798

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 August 2026

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