Boarding Supervisor - Holy Spirit College, Cooktown

About the role

Holy Spirit College Cooktown, an initiative of the Diocese of Cairns and Catholic Education Services, runs a 32-bed residential unit for years 7 to 12 boarders. The Boarding Supervisor performs rostered supervisory duties to look after the health, safety, behaviour and general well-being of young people in the boarding residence, staying overnight or living in on-campus accommodation as a condition of employment. The role supports the Head of Boarding in giving active, positive supervision and coordinating sporting and other activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide basic assistance to the Head of Boarding on pastoral care, welfare and general boarding-house functions under direct supervision.
• Help with the daily routines of the boarding house, including supervision of students and general functioning.
• Ensure students rise, attend to personal hygiene, personal housekeeping and community duties under the Head of Boarding's direction.
• Supervise student activities and outings as required.

Required profile

• Commitment to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
• Ability to work term-time only, Monday to Friday, 48 hours per week, with pay averaged over the calendar year.

Required skills

• Current LR bus licence.
• First Aid Certificate.

The position starts in Term 1, 2027 (Monday 18 January 2027) and is permanent during school terms. Applications close on 5pm Friday 15 January 2027 and are made through the Catholic Education Cairns careers website.