Residential
Mentor
About Studio Schools of Australia Ltd
Studio
Schools of Australia (SSA) was established in 2019 to deliver a ground‑breaking
new model of Indigenous secondary education for students in remote communities
across northern Australia. SSA’s model is built on proven evidence of what
works for Indigenous students, their families and communities, combining
personal and social development, academic learning, and a jobs‑ready approach
with a central focus on Indigenous identity and culture. SSA is now in
a consolidation stage, focusing on the effective and sustainable operation
of its two schools – Yiramalay Studio School and Manjali Studio School.
SSA’s
mission is to enable Indigenous students to lead their own advancement and to
take a valuable and meaningful place in their own communities and within
Australia.
SSA
is committed to being a child safe environment, and we actively promote the
safety and wellbeing of all students. All staff are committed to protecting
students from abuse or harm in the school environment.
Overview
The Residential
Mentor manages the day-to-day operations of the school’s residential program.
This role involves providing pastoral care and supervision within student
residences, as well as mentoring and assistance across the site during the day.
While primarily supporting Aboriginal students, Residential Mentors also work
with students from diverse backgrounds on daily living and wellbeing
activities.
This position
requires strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and well-developed
organisational abilities. Empathy for students in residence, along with the
capacity to relate effectively to Aboriginal adolescents, is essential.
This is a
full-time role with a rotating roster covering seven days a week, including
overnight stays and weekend work.
Key Responsibilities
· Student Supervision
o Provide high-quality supervision and support
to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, including during overnight periods.
o Monitor student movements within and around
the school and residences.
o Champion Work Health and Safety (WHS)
procedures, anticipate potential risks, and implement emergency protocols when
required.
oUphold rigorous Child Protection
Standards, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations and
policies.
· Pastoral Care
o Deliver empathetic pastoral care to help
students flourish emotionally and socially.
o Foster a warm, inclusive living environment
that respects diverse cultures and embodies the spirit of many
cultures, one community.
o Maintain a genuine interest in students’
languages and cultural backgrounds.
oContribute to important community
gatherings, particularly Mob Meetings and significant events.
· Daily Routines
o Establish and maintain consistent daily
routines, including wakeups, bedtimes, room care, class transitions,
uniform/linen washing, and technology use.
o Conduct regular residence checks to ensure
cleanliness and tidiness.
o Encourage students to value their educational
opportunities and support their participation in community-service tasks by
working alongside them.
o Play an active role in the afternoon, evening,
and weekend activity program.
o Depending on skills and experience, assist
with overnight outdoor trips, field trips, and sporting events.
oSupport students with personal
organisation and daily hygiene routines and provide assistance when students
are unwell or require medical attention.
· Administration
o Manage and update student records with relevant
residential information.
o Report maintenance issues to the relevant
staff members.
oParticipate in professional
development activities as directed.
· General
oUndertake additional duties as
reasonably delegated by the Senior Residential Mentor or the Principal (or
their delegate).
Skills and Capabilities
·Proven excellence in forming positive,
respectful relationships; collaborating effectively within a team;
communicating clearly and efficiently; and demonstrating resilience with staff,
students, and community members.
·Ability to model self-motivation,
positivity, and enthusiasm, combined with a genuine willingness to care for and
support others appropriately.
·Demonstrated reliability and
punctuality for all shifts.
·Capacity to develop skills in
coordinating program activities, including sports, special-interest groups, and
micro-enterprise initiatives.
·Strong organisational and
administrative abilities, along with a strong aptitude for using technology to
enhance communication, supervision, and student care.
· Experience working with Aboriginal students
and communities, as well as experience working with young people in
community-based activities or organisations.
Employment
Due
to Australian immigration regulations, applicants must have Australian work
rights. We especially welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Applicants
will be required to provide a current WA Working with Children Check (WWCC) and
National Police Check (NPC).
All
appointments at Studio Schools of Australia are subject to child protection
legislation and pre-employment screening.
