As the only premier boarding girls school located in heart of South Brisbane, we are now taking applications for a part time Senior Boarding Supervisors to join our well-established and fast-growing Boarding community for boarders from Year 5 to Year 12. This position will see you working across Wednesday to Saturday’s, 32 hours per week (with the inclusion of sleepover shifts). There is a degree of flexibility with rostered working days to be negotiated at the time of appointment with the successful candidate. This position will commence from the 2027 academic year. Are you a strong and suitable candidate? Do you come from an educational background and are looking for part-time work to deepen and explore your understanding of pastoral and academic grit for young people in a boarding context? Are you a university student with a adaptable timetable wanting a meaningful casual job where you can contribute positively to the lives of tweens and teens in their ‘home away from home’? Are you a parent or grandparent who has worked with young people and loves helping them navigate the intricacies of adolescence when they are away from their own families? Why Join Us? Onsite benefits such as meals when on shift, use of the school gym and pool. Professional learning opportunities through ABSA and other relevant providers. Onsite parking.



Our most important benefit is the positive and collegial community you will be an important part of At Somerville House, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a child-safe environment where students are respected, protected and empowered. We seek staff who actively support and uphold our commitment to child safety and who demonstrate appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries at all times. It is a mandatory requirement, prior to commencing work in the Boarding House, to hold a current paid Blue Card and current First Aid and CPR certificates. Applications for this position close 09:00am, Friday 13 November 2026. Somerville House reserve the right to contact suitable candidates prior to the closing date to schedule an interview.

About Us
Somerville House is a day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, providing exceptional education for students from Prep through to Year 12, with a co-educational Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving high standards in personal care and individual attention within the School community. Somerville House is a member of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.

📌 Senior Boarding Supervisors (Brisbane)
🏢 Somerville House
📍 Brisbane