Boarding House Junior Residents

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking Expressions of Interest from dedicated Junior Residents to join our enthusiastic and supportive Boarding team on a casual basis. Our Junior Residents work closely with the team to create a safe and positive environment for our boarders. We're looking for dynamic individuals to supervise study sessions and outings, recreational activities, and encouraging our boarders to establish daily routines and personal care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the boarding house through supervision, assisting resident staff, coordinating activities, and completing tasks as directed by leadership
• Monitor student behaviour, study wellbeing, and dining routines, providing guidance when required
• Actively participate in boarding events, build house spirit, and be present during critical times in the boarding calendar
• Provide regular feedback on boarders, liaise with colleagues, and maintain a team-oriented approach to student care and operations
• Maintain, safety, compliance and professional standards.

What You Bring

• Experience supporting young people in educational or care setting
• Ability to manage daily boarding routines while consistently following procedures, monitoring wellbeing, and escalating concerns
• Strong interpersonal abilities to build respectful relationships and provide clear, professional feedback on student wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement
• Solid understanding of duty of care, child protection practices and maintaining appropriate boundaries in line with policies and safety standards
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, reliability, and collaboration while contributing positively to student life and the boarding community. 

About Us

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10 AM on Friday 4th September 2026.

If you require further information, please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au

 A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au

 Position Description