At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support boarding students, fostering a caring and inclusive community.
- Company: Fairholme College, a leading independent girls' school in Toowoomba.
- Benefits: On-site accommodation, professional development, and access to excellent facilities.
- Other info: Full-time role with overnight shifts; early applications encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on young women's lives in a vibrant school environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in youth work or education, with a genuine interest in supporting adolescent girls.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Join a Dynamic Residential Team at One of Australia’s Leading Girls' Schools
About Us
Located atop the Great Dividing Range in Toowoomba, Fairholme College is one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools, educating more than 900 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, including over 220 boarders from communities across Australia. Celebrating 110 years of girls’ education, Fairholme is a community grounded in an enduring purpose: to nurture young women of self-belief and character, and to equip them to learn, live and lead with purpose in a complex and ever-evolving world.
About the Role
As a Boarding House Supervisor, you will play a vital role in the pastoral care and supervision of our boarding students aged 11 to 18. You will help foster a supportive, respectful, and inclusive community, providing guidance and encouragement while ensuring students feel safe, cared for, and connected throughout their boarding experience. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people within a vibrant school community. This is a full-time position, which includes regular overnight shifts. On-site accommodation is provided.
About You
- Qualifications and experience in youth work, residential care, education, or a related field
- A genuine interest in working with adolescent girls in a supportive, relational way
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a caring and professional team
- A strong sense of responsibility, warmth, and the emotional intelligence to support boarders’ wellbeing
- A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain prior to commencement
- Experience in a school or residential setting is highly desirable, but we also welcome applicants from youth work, social care, or community support backgrounds.
Why Choose Fairholme College?
- A supportive and aspirational school culture that values excellence, relationships, character and community
- Beautiful campus and excellent facilities including staff access to our gym, athletics and aquatic facilities
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Please note: You must have full working rights to work in Australia to apply for this position. The closing date for applications is 13 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may be filled before the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Boarding House Supervisor employer: Fairholme College
Fairholme College is an exceptional employer that values work-life balance, offering a term-time role with flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal commitments. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and development, ensuring that employees have access to ongoing training and opportunities to advance their careers in a nurturing educational environment.
