Tec-NQ House is a purpose-built student accommodation facility located within 5 km of the Townsville CBD. The facility provides regional and remote students with the opportunity to access education and training through Tec-NQ. Tec-NQ is seeking a suitably qualified applicant to join the Boarding House team as a Casual Boarding Shift Leader.
Key responsibilities
- Providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of boarding students.
- Building positive and trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
- Supporting daily Boarding House routines, including meals, recreational activities and student supervision.
- Responding to students' pastoral care needs by providing guidance, encouragement and appropriate support.
- Assisting with and leading student activities, events and Boarding House programs.
- Managing student leave arrangements and maintaining accurate records.
- Supporting student health, safety and wellbeing, including responding to emergencies and administering first aid and medications when required.
- Working collaboratively with the Boarding House team to maintain a positive,
inclusive and respectful community.
About you
- Experience working with young people, ideally in boarding, education, residential care or a similar environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A warm, empathetic and qualified 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, skilled boundaries and student safety.
- Flexibility to work rostered afternoon, overnight and weekend shifts.
- A current Passenger Transport Driver Authority, or the ability to obtain one.
- A current Queensland Blue Card for working with children, or eligibility to obtain one.
- A current Australian Driver Licence.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- A current Food Safety/Food Handling Certificate, or the ability to obtain one.
Stacey Cox
Head of Human Resources & Safety
Phone: 07 4779 2***
Email:**********@tecnq.com.au