MRC Residential Assistant

We are looking for a current/future Morling Residential College (MRC) resident, Morling College student, or someone with the appropriate skills and attributes to join our MRC team as a Residential Assistant!

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• A positive and inclusive team culture.
• Free access to support through our Employee Assistance Program.

About Us:

Morling Residential College believes that people grow better together. Our aim is to provide a positive and transformational experience of Christian community where faith matters and to provide a safe and secure environment for residents to flourish and achieve their full potential.

About the Role:

• Provides leadership of the Residential Community at MRC.
• Provides support and care to residents (e.g., resident well-being, academic assistance, etc).
• Promotes a vibrant MRC community life.
• Performs Duty Manager (DM) and First Responder responsibilities.
• This role is fixed-term from 1st February 2027 – 1st December 2027, part-time, 6 hours/week.
• Additional to the 6 hours/week, this role is expected to undertake approximately one DM shift per week and one to two DM weekend shifts per month.
• Remuneration: $9,224/annum (excl. Super) + additional wages for DM shifts and admin hours if required

Essential Attributes (please respond to all these attributes in your Cover Letter):

• The appointment to this role is contingent upon residency at MRC or Morling Village (MV).
• Current First Aid Certification (or willing to undertake training).
• Ability to work peaceably in respect to the Christian ethos of MC and MC’s Staff Code (https://tinyurl.com/mcstaffcode).
• Experience with and/or capable of responding to crisis situations.
• Awareness of cultural, social, emotional and lifestyle differences in relation to community and residential life.
• An empathetic and caring disposition with an interest in others.
• Proven leadership, organisational, communication, and relationship skills.
• Willingness to abide by Workplace Health and Safety practices.

Desirable Attributes:

• Previous experience in a residential college or similar.
• Previous experience as a Residential Assistant.
• Event management and community development skills.

How to Apply:

• Please apply with a cover letter briefly responding to the Essential Attributes outlined above along with a current CV.
• Kindly note that applications without a cover letter may not be reviewed.
• We reserve the right to employ at any stage if a suitable candidate is identified.