Work Scheme
Overview
The Student Work Scheme at Campion College supports the college’s operations, helps students with financial responsibilities, and fosters their professional growth.
Students participating in the Work Scheme are expected to demonstrate punctuality, a high standard of personal presentation, and perform tasks competently to maintain a professional and productive environment.
Work Scheme positions are contracted for one year. Students typically work four hours per week from Week 3-16, excluding the mid-semester break. Additional hours or weeks of work will be allocated depending on the position or operational needs of the college.
Various roles are offered each year, but spaces are limited, and selection is not guaranteed. For returning applicants, past performance at the College will be taken into account. Relevant work experience is highly valued for skilled roles, while students demonstrating financial need will be prioritised for unskilled positions.
Applications open in Week 1 of Semester 1. Commencement of work is from Week 2 unless otherwise specified.
2025 Positions
| Position Name | Number of Positions | Hours Per Week | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Residential Tutor | 1 | 8 | Open to 2nd and 3rd year students |
| Residential Assistant | 6 | 5 | Open to 2nd and 3rd year students |
| Chaplaincy Assistant | 2 | 6 | Open to 2nd and 3rd year students |
| Library Assistant | 4 | 4 | Open to 2nd and 3rd year students |
| Student Life Assistant | 2 | 6 | |
| Social Media Assistant | 1 | 6 | |
| Communications Assistant | 1 | 4 | |
| Garden/Grounds Assistant | 4 | 4 | Priority given to students demonstrating financial need |
| Events/Formal Hall Assistant | 5 | 4 | Priority given to students demonstrating financial need |
| Kitchen Assistant | 6 | 4 | Open to 2nd and 3rd year students |
| Cleaning Assistant | 3 | 4 | Priority given to students demonstrating financial need |
Position Descriptions
Senior Residential Tutor
Reports to: Student Life & Alumni Relations Manager
Residential Assistant
Reports to: Student Life & Alumni Relations Manager
Chaplaincy Assistant
Reports to: Campus Chaplain
Library Assistant
Reports to: College Librarian
Duties:
- Ensure that library study spaces are used responsibly by managing noise levels
- Undertake collection maintenance and shelving training at the commencement of their employment.
- Circulation duties - lending and returning items, providing high quality client services.
- Attention to detail for stocktaking and shelving
- Utilise Microsoft Teams, Excel and Word to carry out duties
Prospective library staff must have the ability to work in a variety of situations, for example the annual library book sale and assist with the processing of donations. As this position entails overseeing the library outside business hours, applicants must have a strong work ethic, be objective and advocate for the needs of their fellow students
Student Life Assistant
Reports to: Student Life & Alumni Relations Manager
Duties:
Social Media Assistant
Reports to: Marketing & Student Recruitment Manager
Duties:
- Develop concepts for social media content.
- Plan and produce various types of social media content, including photo posts, carousels, and graphics.
- Film and edit short-form video content, ensuring high-quality production and visual consistency.
- Stay up-to-date with social media trends, incorporating relevant elements to enhance the college’s social media presence.
- Assist in scheduling content, optimising for reach and engagement.
- Monitor performance of content to inform future content strategies.
Communications Assistant
Reports to: Marketing & Student Recruitment Manager
Duties:
- Capture high-quality photographs of college events, focusing on candid and staged shots.
- Edit and prepare images for web and social media.
- Draft compelling news stories to report on recent events and activities.
- Research and write blog posts that will support the college’s search engine optimisation and content engagement goals.
- Assist with the execution of the college’s Marketing Plan by providing written content for print, social media, website landing pages, advertorial etc.
- Monitor trends and report against objectives on a regular basis.
Garden/Grounds Assistant
Reports to: Campus Manager
Duties:
- Weed, mulch and woodchip garden beds
- Moving furniture
- Set up for outdoor events
- Cleaning gutters
- Cleaning cobwebs
- Minor painting and other duties
Events/Formal Hall Assistant
Reports to: Campus Manager
Duties:
- Set up for Formal Hall
- Assist with the service of meals, including Formal Hall
- Wash dishes after Formal Hall
- Clean kitchen after Formal Hall
- Prepare rooms, accommodation halls and venue for accommodation/events
- Clean up rooms, accommodation halls and venue following accommodation/events
Kitchen Assistant
Reports to: Campus Manager
Duties:
- Assist with the service of meals, including Formal Hall
- Set up for Formal Hall
- Wash dishes after meal service
- Clean kitchen after meal service
- Assist with packaging for meals for students unable to attend meal service
Cleaning Assistant
Reports to: Campus Manager
Duties relating to Grand Hall:
- Dust and clean windowsills and skirting boards
- Clean glass surfaces
- Wipe tables
- Dust floor (static mop)
- Mop floor
Duties relating to Library:
- Dust and clean window sills, skirting boards and bookshelves
- Clean glass surfaces
- Wipe tables and benches
- Vacuum floor
Duties relating to classrooms, lecture theatres and Student Life Centre
- Dust and clean windowsills and skirting boards
- Clean glass surfaces
- Wipe tables
- Vacuum floors
- Clean white boards
- Ensure there are white board markers in each classroom
- Empty bins
How to Apply
- Residential Assistants and Chaplaincy Assistants will be appointed at the end of the calendar year for the following calendar year. All other positions will be advertised to students on Monday of Week 1, Semester 1. An application link will be provided at this time.
- Students will be required to submit a copy of their resume and supporting financial statements as part of their application. Students will also have the opportunity to share a short response outlining their suitability and enthusiasm for available roles.