Boarding Supervisor - The Cathedral College

Position: Boarding Supervisor
Start date: Applications accepted all year round. Recruiting now for positions commencing in 2026 - please apply as soon as possible. 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 starting from $43.51

The Cathedral College, is a Catholic, co-educational, Secondary, Boarding College with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton. The College aims to deliver a holistic Catholic Education where academic excellence goes hand in hand with spiritual, emotional, physical, cultural and social development.

The College is built in the shadow of St Joseph’s Cathedral and welcomes 189 Boarders from across Central Queensland and beyond, enriching the College community. 1330 students are enrolled and all are invited to respond to Jesus Christ’s message to ‘come live life in all its fullness’.

Girls' Boarding is located a short distance from the College in Agnes Street and Boys’ Boarding is situated on the College site in Derby Street. Our Boarders are an integral part of the College and enrich College life.

About the role

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to join the staff of The Cathedral College, Rockhampton, in casual, term-time and full-time positions. 

Our Supervisors provide pastoral and academic support for our boarders in their daily boarding routines and support the operation of the Boarding House to create a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment for young people to thrive.

This role provides a rewarding career in the engagement with young people and ability to be part of the formation in a young person's life.

You have the opportunity to bring your own talents into our community of care with a supportive collegial environment as our boarders are cared for in their home away from home.  

Rostered shifts include day, afternoon, night and weekend shifts (dependent on your employment arrangements) and would suit a variety of different life, work and study circumstances. We encourage you to contact Mr Mick Busby on 4999 1300 to discuss roster flexibility and requirements of the role.

The video below offers an insight to the role of Boarding Supervisor at The Cathedral College and whether this may be the opportunity you are looking for.

Duties include but not limited to:

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

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education
• Excellent time management skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• High proficiency of computer skills
• A Willingness to work rostered weekend and night shifts (desirable)
• An "Open" Driver's Licence (QLD) (desirable)
• MR Class drivers licence (desirable)

What we offer

• Competitive salary range (Full-time/Term-Time hourly rate from $36.94 / Casual hourly rate starting from $43.51)
• Superannuation of 12.75% contribution 
• Opportunity for up to 12 weeks off per year (based on term-time arrangements)
• Option for term-time employees to access annualised salary arrangements
• Option for full-time employees to access term-time arrangements to suit your circumstances
• Live-in arrangements including accommodation and electricity in addition to remuneration (subject to availability)
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (subject to eligibility through Remserv)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Access to free Employee Assistance Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

• Complete the application below
• Upload supporting documentation 
• Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools 
• Upload a current resume including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Michael Busby, Acting Assistant Principal: Boarding, 07 4999 1300 or michael.busby@tccr.com.au 
• For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be 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.

 #bethedifference