Position: Residential Houseparent (casual) Commencing Date: As soon as practicable Tenure: Casual Salary Range: $44.55-$47.29 per hour pending experience Closing Date: Monday, 28 October 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 Residential Houseparent for the girls/boys Boarding Facilities.
This is a casual position and will start as soon as practicable.
The Residential Houseparent is a member of a team appointed to act in a pastoral/supervisory role of residents in a residential situation.
The team is a group of people with a high degree of interdependence geared towards the achievement of the goal of caring for those in their charge.
The quality of care will be enhanced when Residential Houseparent's have a high degree of confidence and trust in each other; are highly motivated to abide by the values of the College; and, at all times, will do what he or she reasonably can to help create an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding and respect.
Mandatory Criteria/Professional Registration/Other 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.
Commitment to undertake and successfully complete ABSA Book 1 and 2 Current Senior First Aid certificate, including Asthma and CPR components or ability to undertake Food Handlers certificate Current Driver's Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
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.
Desirable Criteria Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety Ability to obtain an LR or MR licence.
For more information about the key accountabilities and duties, please see the Position Description What we offer Competitive Hourly Rate Modern facilities, equipment and resources Access to corporate health schemes Induction processes, professional learning programs Access to Employee Assistance Program Leadership development opportunities Well-being programs and initiatives Our Organisation 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 Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address) Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description Upload a current resume Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 28 October 2024 unless filled prior .
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