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Hostel Parent

OSCA 432932·ANZSCO 423412

Employed

1,600

Part-time share

53.6%

Female share

67.6%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Provides care and supervision for children and young people living in boarding schools and residential colleges.

What they typically do

  • Plans and supervises activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children and young people in boarding schools and residential colleges
  • Contributes to the provision of quality welfare and education services to children and young people in boarding schools and residential colleges
  • Develops and coordinates recreational, social and educational programs for residents
  • Provides pastoral care, and liaises with parents of residents about the progress of their child
  • Ensures residents adhere to set guidelines for daily schedules, school attendance, meals and other domestic activities
  • Maintains discipline and reinforces appropriate behaviour standards
  • Manages boarding processes, policies and procedures, in line with the residential facility's guidelines
  • Ensures a safe and secure environment that creates a friendly atmosphere by promoting trust and confidence in residents

Where they work

Education and Training

States and territories

Share of workers by location

QLD
32.7%
NSW
21%
WA
20.8%
VIC
11.8%
SA
7%
NT
3.8%
ACT
1.5%
TAS
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Hostel Parent.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.