Boarding Supervisor - Cathedral College

Position

Position: Boarding Supervisor
Start date: Applications accepted all year round. Recruiting for 2026—please apply ASAP. Interviews are initiated on receipt of application.
Employment Status: Full‑time, Term‑time and Casual opportunities.
Hours per week: Various.
Salary: Full‑time/Term‑time hourly rate from $36.94 + additional live‑in incentives subject to availability;
Casual hourly rate from $43.51.

The Cathedral College is a Catholic, co‑educational, secondary, boarding college located in Rockhampton, under the Diocese of Rockhampton. It offers a holistic Catholic education that balances academic excellence with spiritual, emotional, physical, cultural, and social development. With 189 boarders from Central Queensland and beyond, the college hosts 1,330 students who partake in a vibrant community that embraces the message of Jesus Christ.

Boarding Supervisors provide pastoral and academic support to boarders, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment. Rostered shifts include day, afternoon, night, and weekend sessions, allowing flexibility for personal, work, and study commitments. Interested applicants may contact Mr. Mick Busby at  to discuss roster flexibility and role requirements.

• The holistic care of boarders, encompassing their physical, emotional, and spiritual well‑being.
• Supervision of boarders in their boarding routines.
• Academic support during study sessions.
• Accompanying boarders to activities, events, and appointments when required.
• Transporting boarders to sporting events and outings using school vehicles.

• Understanding of, and commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency in computer use.
• Willingness to work rostered weekend and night shifts (desirable).
• “Open” Driver’s Licence (QLD) (desirable).
• MR Class drivers licence (desirable).

• Competitive hourly rate ($36.94 full‑time/term‑time; $43.51 casual).
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75 %.
• Opportunity for up to 12 weeks off per year (term‑time arrangements).
• Option for term‑time staff to access annualised salary arrangements; option for full‑time staff to access term‑time arrangements.
• Live‑in arrangements with accommodation and electricity (subject to availability).
• Salary packaging options (eligibility through Remserv).
• Corporate health discounts via Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance.
• Long‑service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability may apply).
• Comprehensive leave entitlements and free Employee Assistance Program (24‑hour counselling).
• Induction, professional development, and learning opportunities.

• Current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role safely.
• Australian work rights.

• Complete the online application below.
• Upload supporting documentation.
• Read, understand, and accept the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools as an explicit term of contract.
• Upload a current resume with contact details (phone and email) of three professional referees.

• For a confidential conversation, contact Mr. Michael Busby, Acting Assistant Principal:
  Boarding,  or
• For remuneration details, contact Employee Support Services .au.
• Applications during shortlisting are kept confidential.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal‑opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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