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What this job is

A Boarding Supervisor manages the daily operations, safety, and welfare of residents in boarding facilities such as hostels, residential colleges, or youth accommodation services. They oversee staff, enforce facility rules, respond to residents' welfare concerns, and maintain compliance with relevant duty of care and residential standards. The role involves shift-based work with responsibility for the physical environment, incident reporting, and liaison with management and external agencies.

Pay

A$1,708 a week

This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.

Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.

What this role asks for

  • Active Listeningcore
  • Case Note Documentationcore
  • Conflict De-escalationcore
  • Conflict Resolutioncore
  • Cultural Awareness and Sensitivitycore
  • Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
  • Incident Reportingcore
  • Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
  • Professional Boundaries Maintenancecore
  • Risk Identificationcore
  • Time Management and Prioritisationcore
  • Verbal Communicationcore
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Carry out wound care
  • Clean rooms
  • Inclusive Practice
  • Multitasking
  • Problem Solving
  • Record Management
  • Rostering and Scheduling Support
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Trauma-Informed Communication
  • Written Communication

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