Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl’s school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders. At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

About the Role

Wilderness School is seeking multiple caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Boarding House Supervisors to join our welcoming Boarding House community.

Working closely with the Head and Assistant Head of Boarding, these positions play an important role in creating a safe, supportive and nurturing home away from home for our boarding students in Years 7–12.

The successful applicants will provide pastoral care, supervision and practical support to students, helping them develop independence, confidence and positive relationships throughout their boarding experience.

We have multiple positions available, offering a range of contracted hours and roster arrangements to suit different availabilities. These positions operate primarily during school term time and include afternoon, overnight and weekend shifts.

Available Rosters

We offer a range of roster patterns with varying contracted hours, all of which include a weekend shift. Current options may include:

- Monday and Wednesday, 3:00pm–9:00am, plus either Saturday or Sunday, 10:00am–5:00pm.
- Thursday, 3:00pm–6:30am, plus a choice of Friday, 3:00pm–9:00am; Saturday, 5:00pm–10:00am; or Sunday, 5:00pm–9:00am.
- Tuesday, 3:00pm–6:30am, plus a choice of Friday, 3:00pm–9:00am; or Saturday, 5:00pm–10:00am.

Additional roster arrangements with similar shift patterns may also be available.

In this role, you will:

- Provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of boarding students.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students,



families and colleagues.
- Support daily Boarding House routines, including meals, study periods, recreational activities and student supervision.
- Respond to students' pastoral care needs, providing guidance, encouragement and appropriate support.
- Assist and run student activities, events and Boarding House programs.
- Manage student leave arrangements and maintain accurate records.
- Support student health, safety and wellbeing, including responding to emergencies and administering first aid when required.
- Work collaboratively with the Boarding House team to maintain a positive, inclusive and respectful community.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are approachable, compassionate and genuinely passionate about supporting the wellbeing and development of young people.

The successful applicants will demonstrate:

- Experience working with young people, ideally in a boarding, education, residential care or similar setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A warm, empathetic and professional approach to student care.
- Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and resilience.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- A commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries and student safety.
- Flexibility to work rostered afternoon, overnight and weekend shifts.
- A current unrestricted driver's licence.

Relevant First Aid certification, a Working with Children Check and Responding to Risks of Harm,



Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training (or willingness to obtain these) are essential.

Previous boarding experience, Mental Health First Aid or ABSA/BSA Duty of Care certification will be highly regarded.

Why work for us?

At Wilderness School, we know that people thrive when they feel supported, valued, and inspired. Along with a strong sense of community, we offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave to support your family when it matters most, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing, onsite yoga classes to recharge mind and body, in-house leadership development to grow your career and an onsite café to connect and unwind.

Join a workplace where professional excellence and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.

How to Apply

For details about Wilderness School, please visit the School’s website at https://wilderness.com.au/employment.

For a copy of the position description, please see here.

To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mrs Belinda Arnfield, Principal:

- Resume/CV
- Covering letter addressing the key areas of responsibility.
- Contact details of three referees

Applications will close 5pm Sunday November 1 2026. Please do not email your applications, please apply through the portal.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, Director of People & Culture on (08) 8343 1081.

The School reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working With Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, as well as adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy. We encourage you to apply for your Working With Children Check should you not currently hold one.

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