Boarding House Parent
Job No:
MARASH2078
Location:
Ashgrove
Boarding House Parent
Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent academic and career pathway results for our inclusive community of students.
The College has created a new position of Boarding House Parent to support our youngest boarders (Years 5 -7) residing in LaValla House.
This position is a member of the Boarding team, and reports to the Boarding Leader of LaValla residence in conjunction with the Boarding team to be responsible for the care, support, and formation of boarders throughout their time at the College.
This role is required to work a 25-hour week, Monday to Friday during College terms with split shifts of 6:30am – 8:30am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
The Boarding House Parent is expected to:
- Ensure the effective administration and smooth day to day running of the residence
- Be responsible for the welfare and well-being of students withing the boarding house and aim to provide a caring, safe and happy environment that is as ‘home like’ as possible
- Abide by Marist College Ashgrove Code of Professional Conduct
- Be the first point of contact for a boarding student during times of rostered duty
Mandatory requirements:
- This role requires a valid Working with Children Blue Card.
- Duty of Care certification, provided by the Australian Boarding Schools Association (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Advanced First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
How to Apply
- Resume and Cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position;
- A completed application form which is available from the College website
The Recruitment Process
If your application is accepted for the next stage, you will be invited to attend an interview.
All applicants will receive an email confirmation of the receipt of their application.
Enquiries only - please do not email your application - should be addressed to:
Staff Services
Marist College Ashgrove
Ph 3858 4534
hr@marash.qld.edu.au
Download the MCA Application form here.
Download the Position Description here.
Applications can be made directly via the College website www.marash.qld.edu.au
All children and young people who come to Marist College Ashgrove have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The College regards its child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.
