<p><b>Mount Erin Boarding House: </b></p><p><b> </b></p><p>Mount Erin Boarding is a weekday only, coeducational Boarding Residence that provides students from the Riverina and beyond with the opportunity to undertake their Catholic secondary education in the beautiful regional city of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Boarders travel home each weekend.<br /></p><p>Boarding at Mount Erin provides the opportunity for a balanced academic, spiritual, sporting, and social experience and the chance to make friends for life. Mount Erin Boarders can choose to attend either Kildare Catholic College adjacent to the boarding house or Mater Dei Catholic College, which is a short bus ride away. To find out more, click <a href="https://mebsww.catholic.edu.au/?_sm_au_&#61;iVV6LsdtLDJF8LJ8684cvKtHNp87F" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><b>Your Role:</b></p><p>The Senior Boarding House Assistant plays a significant role in the pastoral and academic care, safety, and well-being of students, following the guidelines, policies, and procedures of Mount Erin Boarding. This position is to care for boarders, and support the day-to-day operations and strategic goals of the Boarding School. </p><p>As a key member of the Mount Erin Boarding staff team, reporting to the Head of Boarding, you will play an important role in supporting a positive and safe culture, that encourages full participation in academic and co-curricular programs within the schools and Mount Erin Boarding.</p><p>Professionalism, confidence, and a calm, positive attitude must be maintained with high levels of discretion and confidentiality in all circumstances.</p><p><b>What we can offer:</b></p><ul><li>Permanent Full-Time commencing ASAP</li><li>38 hours per week</li><li>Salary: Level 2 $64, 852 per year </li><li>Special Allowance: $665.82 gross per fortnight </li><li>Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program.</li></ul><p><b>Essential Criteria</b></p><ul><li>Current NSW Working with Children Check and Police Check</li><li>Current First Aid Certificate (or commitment to undertake before commencement)</li><li>Prior experience in a Boarding house OR teaching environment and/or nursing/Childcare/health care support</li><li>A clear and compassionate understanding of adolescents</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>ICT competency and sound organisational skills</li><li>C Driver’s licence</li><li>Supportive of Catholic ethos and values</li><li>ABSA Duty of Care Certificate (or commitment to commence upon appointment)</li></ul><p><b>Desirable Criteria</b></p><ul><li>Senior First Aid Certificate</li><li>Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate</li><li>Small bus licence</li><li>Bronze Medallion</li></ul><p>The successful applicant will be required to obtain their own Working with Children Check, undertake a National Police Checking Service and will be required to undertake pre-employment functional assessment.</p><p><b>What is next?</b></p><p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact<b> John Bussenschutt</b>, Head of Boarding on 0448 860 640.</p><p>Applicants should submit via email: <a href="mailto:mebs&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">mebs&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a>  </p><ol><li>A Cover Letter of no more than one (1) page outlining why you are applying for the position and what you will bring to the position. </li><li>A supporting statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the criteria for Mount Erin Boarding House Coordinator. Mount Erin Boarding House Coordinator- Boys. </li><li>A resume of no more than 2 pages </li><li>Three (3) referees, one of which must be your current employee</li></ol><p>All applicants must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid&#61;CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhC_CQNL8qVPEQi6OWnmoffVl4yQbSo6L6k5S0TgeIn9Q5IhYcnAXIw_iIHiRrYQ6mQ*" rel="nofollow">Pre-Employment Declaration</a> as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p><p><b>Applications Close Friday 5 April 2024</b></p><p><i>CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.</i><br /></p><p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p><p> </p>