Lead Supervisor - Boys Boarding

Lead Boarding Supervisor - Boys Boarding

• Responsibilities include:
  
  • Lead the boys boarding house for the duration of the shift and act as the first point of contact for staff, students, families and College leadership
    
  • Oversee shift operations and hold primary responsibility for the welfare, safety and supervision of students in residence
    
  • Ensure daily routines are delivered smoothly and the residential environment remains safe, orderly and supportive of independence and life‑skills development
    
  • Provide consistent pastoral care and wellbeing support to students throughout the shift
    
  • Support students in a culturally respectful environment, with an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
    
  • Report directly to the Head of Boarding
    

• Located in beautiful Far North Queensland – metropolitan area
  
• On-site accommodation available
  
• Day and boarding school
  
• SH#9259
  

School Profile

SchoolHouse is working in partnership with co-educational day and boarding Prep-Year 12 school. This school is open to all students but particularly caters to the learning, cultural, social and physical needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This college offers the Australian Curriculum from Prep to Year 12, with students in Year 10 able to choose Vocational Education and Training options across the many Certificate I, II and III courses offered at the College. This school is seeking committed boarding and youth‑work professionals who can support students in a structured, caring residential environment.

Benefits of working at this school

• Supportive team
  
• Training provided for new staff entering boarding
  
• Opportunities for professional development in youth work, wellbeing and residential care
  
• On‑site accommodation available if preferred (live‑in or live‑out options)
  

Employment Requirements

• Blue Card (Working With Children Check) or ability to obtain
  
• First Aid & CPR (or willingness to complete prior to commencement)
  
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
  
• Ability to lead a team and make sound decisions during a shift
  
• Organised, reliable and able to maintain structure and routine
  
• Experience in residential care, youth work or boarding (highly regarded)
  
• Right to work in Australia
  

Application Process

SchoolHouse work in partnership with schools across all sectors, providing expert recruitment services to assist them in securing high-quality teachers and leaders. To find out the details of this position please APPLY or contact Lisa for a confidential discussion. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be conducted prior to the closing date, where appropriate.

Lisa Gunnigan
Recruitment Consultant | SchoolHouse
Lisa.gunnigan@the-schoolhouse.com.au
07 3130 0846

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