Boarding House Assistant

Mount Erin Boarding School - Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga, NSW 


Boarding Staff

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.24 FTE)

Applications Close: 24 July 2026


Mount Erin Boarding is seeking a Boarding House Assistant to join their Team Thursday & Fridays.

<p><strong>Mount Erin Boarding House</strong></p> <p>Established in 1890 by the Presentation Sisters, Mount Erin (MEBS) is the Boarding House of Kildare Catholic College and Mater Dei Catholic College - both are Boarding and Day Schools in Wagga Wagga, NSW. MEBS provides students from the Riverina and beyond with the opportunity to undertake their Catholic secondary education in the beautiful regional city of Wagga Wagga, offering weekly or casual boarding only. This provides its Boarders with the best of two worlds - study in residence during the school week and home with family each weekend.</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. Boarders can study in both a formal and informal academic environment, supported by an excellent tutoring programme and the advantage of peer support. Mount Erin Boarders have the option of attending either Kildare Catholic College (on the same campus as MEBS) or Mater Dei Catholic College, which is a short bus ride away.</p> <p>To find out more about Mount Erin Boarding House, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mebsww.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow"><u>here.</u></a></p> <p><strong>Your New Role</strong></p> <p>Boarding House Assistants work as staff members of the Boarding team to ensure that the appropriate duty of care is provided to boarding students at all times.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:43223230-2b5b-4a6f-a002-27714bac60ab" rel="nofollow"><u>Link to Position Description</u></a></p> <p><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Permanent Part-Time Position <ul> <li>Thursday 3:00pm - 10:45pm (30min unpaid break)</li> <li>Friday 7:00am - 9:00am</li> </ul></li> <li>Commencing ASAP</li> <li>Discounted Bupa Health Insurance</li> <li>Salary Packaging through Maxxia</li> <li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology</li> <li>Access to Fitness Passport</li> <li>Salary: Level 1 $63,025 per year Averaged (term-time only) (pro-rata)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current First Aid Certificate (or commitment to undertake before commencement)&nbsp;</li> <li>Prior experience in a Boarding house OR teaching environment and/or nursing/Childcare/health care support&nbsp;</li> <li>A clear and compassionate understanding of adolescents&nbsp;</li> <li>Good written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>ICT competency and sound organisational skills&nbsp;</li> <li>C Driver’s licence&nbsp;</li> <li>Supportive of Catholic ethos and values ABSA Duty of Care Certificate (or commitment to commence upon appointment)&nbsp;</li> <li>Current NSW Working with Children Check</li> <li>Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check</li> <li>Successful Candidate to undertake a Functional Assessment</li> <li>Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, <a href="https://cedww.app.lumapps.com/intranet/evangelisation-religious-education/work-teach-lead" rel="nofollow">Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools</a>, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Senior First Aid Certificate&nbsp;</li> <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate&nbsp;</li> <li>Small bus licence&nbsp;</li> <li>Bronze Medallion&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications &amp; Enquiries&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact John Bussenschutt on 0448860640 and <a href="mailto:mebs@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Boarding%20House%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">mebs@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the position description to <a href="mailto:mebs@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Boarding%20House%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">mebs@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>All applicants must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=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>All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team.</p> <p>Applications Close <strong>Friday 24 July 2026</strong></p> <p><i>"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"</i></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>
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<p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact John Bussenschutt on 0448860640 and <a href="mailto:mebs@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Boarding%20House%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">mebs@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the position description to <a href="mailto:mebs@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Boarding%20House%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">mebs@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>All applicants must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=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>All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team.</p> <p>Applications Close <strong>Friday 24 July 2026</strong></p> <p><i>"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"</i></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>