Acting Head of Girls' Boarding

Position: Acting Head of Girls' Boarding
Commencing Date: Term 2 ,2024
Tenure:  Full Time, Fixed Term
Salary Range: $76,823 - $82,693 per annum pro rata pending experience
Closing Date:  Monday, 15 April 2024 unless filled prior

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.

About the role

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking an experienced and dedicated Head of Girls' Boarding (Acting) to commence Term 2, 2024. This role is a full time, fixed term position for the duration of the 2024 teaching year.

The Residential Supervisor is responsible for the Colleges’ residential matters affecting the residential life of the students, under the direction of the Principal.  The Residential Supervisor is responsible for the administration and development of a philosophy of residential life that will contribute to the faith development of the students who reside at Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers.

The Residential Supervisor will work as part of a team led by the Principal and make a positive contribution to the life of the Boarding community by being a strong role model with the provision of appropriate duty of care.

About You

Experience

• Demonstrated supervision of young people in a residential setting, including development and care
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Knowledge of standards of health, hygiene and safety
• The ability to demonstrate confidentiality and discretion on matters relating to students and student wellbeing
• Ability to manage time and conflicting priorities in a busy environment
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and reason when dealing with students.

Attributes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school boarding community and driven to achieve the best outcomes
• As a role model – diligence, pro-activeness and energetic
• An ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders in a secondary school setting
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with boarding community including students, families and staff.

To join this vibrant school community, you'll need

• The ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and/or special needs is desirable.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
• Relevant Tertiary qualification at Certificate level or equivalent (Level 4); Relevant Tertiary qualification at Associate Diploma/Diploma level or equivalent (Level 5); Relevant formal qualifications at degree level (Level 6).
• Current Senior First Aid certificate including CPR, or ability to undertake
• Previous experience in a boarding or residential environment
• Current Driver’s Licence and the ability to obtain an LR or MR licence
• Commitment to undertake and successfully ABSA Book 1 and 2 
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety
• Previous experience working with youth.

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.  

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Well-being programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

How to apply

• Upload a current resume
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 15 April 2024 unless filled prior.

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