Residential Mentor
Core
Manage day-to-day operations of the school's residential program, providing pastoral care, supervision, and mentoring for students in residence.
Role type
Residential Mentor (Pastoral Care & Operations)
Builds
A safe, inclusive living environment and daily routines for students
Domain
Indigenous secondary education / Remote community living
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Student supervision, pastoral care, child protection compliance, daily routine management, emergency protocol implementation, community engagement, record keeping, maintenance reporting
Preferred skills
Experience working with Aboriginal students and communities, experience with young people in community-based activities, ability to coordinate program activities
Technologies
Technology for communication and supervision
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality supervision and support to students including during overnight periods; Monitor student movements within and around the school and residences; Champion Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures and implement emergency protocols; Deliver empathetic pastoral care to help students flourish emotionally and socially; Establish and maintain consistent daily routines including wakeups, bedtimes, and hygiene; Manage and update student records with relevant residential information; Report maintenance issues to relevant staff members.