Boarding Coordinator
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 5 August 2026
The College is seeking to employ a professional and enthusiastic Boarding Coordinator.
<p><strong>ST VINCENT’S COLLEGE</strong></p>
<p><strong>Position: Boarding Coordinator</strong></p>
<p><strong>Contract Type: Full-time</strong></p>
<p><strong>Position to Commence: ASAP</strong></p>
<p><strong>Applications Close: Wednesday 5th August 2026</strong></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. </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. </strong></p>
<p><strong>The Role </strong></p>
<p>The Boarding Coordinator role supports the Dean of Boarding with the following:</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 </li>
<li>Possession of a full knowledge of the Coordinators Handbook, 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 </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><strong>Qualifications / Certifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Current Working with Children Check (Employee)(WWCC) </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>Other relevant qualifications (e.g. nursing, teaching, youth work, residential care, adolescent health)</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><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>
<p><strong>We offer</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Residency option</li>
<li>A convenient inner-city location</li>
<li>A role with genuine impact on student success</li>
<li>Competitive remuneration aligned with [Award / EA] and commensurate with experience.</li>
<li>Fitness Passport – discounted and unlimited access to an extensive range of fitness facilities</li>
</ul>
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<p><i>St Vincent’s College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination.</i></p>
<p><i>Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the closing date.</i></p>