At Marrara Christian College, our House Parents play an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment where boarding students can feel known, valued and encouraged to grow in character, independence and faith. As a Casual Relief House Parent, you’ll provide practical day-to-day care, supervision and encouragement while helping maintain the rhythms and relationships that make our boarding community feel like home.
Now Hiring! If you have a heart for young people, can build positive and respectful relationships, and would love the flexibility of casual work within a purpose-driven Christian community, we would love to hear from you.
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About this role – Casual Relief House Parents
As a Casual Relief House Parent, you will support the College's boarding community when additional or replacement coverage is required. You’ll help provide a safe, nurturing and structured environment for students while supporting their wellbeing, daily routines and participation in boarding life.
This role is well suited to someone who is relational, dependable and calm, and who understands that caring for young people is about more than supervision — it is about being present, building trust and providing consistent encouragement and support.
Marrara Christian College
NT Christian Schools exists to advance the Christian religion through the provision of education and religious instruction. For the purposes of upholding the Christian ethos of our schools, it is a genuine occupational qualification of this role that applicants be able to lead, and otherwise assist in, religious practices and observances and personally adhere to, uphold, and authentically model the religious beliefs of NT Christian Schools.
Why join us?
As part of NT Christian Schools, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Work within a supportive, Christ-centred community.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
- Build genuine relationships with students from diverse communities and backgrounds.
- Use your gifts in pastoral care, mentoring and practical support.
- Enjoy the flexibility of casual relief employment.
- Become part of the wider NT Christian Schools community.
- Access applicable employee wellbeing and professional support opportunities.
Additional Application Instructions
For enquiries, please contact Human Resources on 08 8923 4555 or human.resources@ntchristianschools.com.au.
Submit your application via the Apply to this Job button.
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