<p><strong>ST VINCENT’S COLLEGE</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Boarding Coordinator/s</strong></p> <p><strong>Contract Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Casual</strong></p> <p><strong>Position to Commence: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday 5th May 2025</strong></p> <p><strong>Applications Close:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday 28th April 2025</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Background</strong></p> <p>St Vincent’s College is an independent day and boarding school offering a contemporary Catholic Education for girls in Years 7-12. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1858, and now under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries, we are a dynamic learning community, cherishing our Catholic heritage and fostering creativity, courage, discernment and leadership in young women.</p> <p>The College is seeking to employ a professional and enthusiastic Boarding Coordinator/s.&nbsp;</p> <p>The position is casual with a regular roster and includes overnight passive duty. Staff accommodation is available for exclusive use whilst on duty.</p> <p><strong>The ability to work week and/or weekends should be stated in your application.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Role&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Boarding Coordinator role supports the Dean of Boarding with the&nbsp;followings:</p> <ul> <li>Ensuring the well-being, safety, pastoral and academic care of the Boarder</li> <li>Possessing knowledge of each Boarder and their families</li> <li>Facilitating the behaviours expected of adolescent girls living in community</li> <li>Supervision of the day to day routines of boarding life</li> <li>Maintaining accurate records and rolls&nbsp;</li> <li>Possession of a full knowledge of the Coordinators Handbook,&nbsp;associated procedures, and the College Staff Handbook</li> <li>Facilitation of academic progress via supervised study</li> <li>Administer medications as required</li> <li>Maintaining good relations and communication with parents</li> <li>Ensuring the amenity of environment is clean and tidy</li> <li>Liaison as required with the Dean of Boarding and other ancillary staff</li> <li>Timely communication to the Deans for Junior, Middle and Senior School&nbsp;</li> <li>Undertake evacuation and lock-down drills and ensure WHS issues are dealt with</li> <li>Aid in planning and implementing the weekend activity program for the Boarders, and the in-weekends</li> <li>Maintenance of documentation, including the daily report</li> <li>Being available before the beginning of each term and the end of each term, as required, for set up and pack up of Boarders</li> <li>Possession of an understanding of the College’s Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, Bullying Policy and assist in the implementation of the College’s Workplace, Health and Safety Policy</li> <li>Willingness to undertake other duties, on occasion, as required to ensure the smooth running of Boarding House</li> <li>Being prepared to undertake an Induction, training in the College Procedures and Policies essential to Boarding, and complete the Duty of Care training provided by Australian Boarding Schools Association</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Qualifications / Certifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current Working with Children Check (Employee)(WWCC)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Current HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) (or willingness to undertake)</li> <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid (or willingness to undertake)</li> <li>Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates (or willingness to undertake)</li> <li>Driver Licence (preferred but not essential)</li> <li>Duty of Care Certification from ABSA (Australian Boarding Schools Association) (or willingness to undertake)</li> <li> <p>Other relevant qualifications (e.g. nursing, teaching, youth work, residential care, adolescent health)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge, Competencies, and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills</li> <li>High level information, communication and technology (ICT) skills</li> <li>Capacity to maintain a duty of care focus at all times</li> <li>Ability to work within a team structure and autonomously</li> <li>Understanding of adolescent development, particularly with respect to girls</li> <li>Ability to identify Work Health and Safety needs of the Boarding House</li> <li>Capacity to support the policies, processes, procedures and routines of the Boarding House</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Attributes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school</li> <li>Behave in a manner that reflects the vision, mission and values of St Vincent’s College</li> <li>Possess a genuine liking for living in a community</li> <li>Have a sincere commitment to the care of adolescent girls</li> <li>Warm, respectful, compassionate and positive attitude</li> <li>Possess high expectations of self and others</li> <li>Ability to be an outstanding role model for the Boarders</li> <li>Negotiation and mediation skills and ability to defuse escalating situations</li> <li>Sensitivity to confidential conversations</li> <li>Ability to remain calm under pressure</li> <li>ability to recognise “teachable moments” and use these to support the personal growth of the girls</li> <li>Commitment to personal and professional learning and development</li> <li>Skill in prioritising and multitasking</li> <li>Competency in the use of digital technology</li> </ul>