Boarding Coordinator (Level 3)

Abbotsleigh; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 75.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Abbotsleigh, a girls' Anglican day and boarding school in Sydney, NSW, seeks a Boarding Coordinator to lead our boarding community for Years 7–12. The role is onsite, permanent full-time, with a total commitment of 43 hours per week (36 direct student engagement) and evening/weekend duties during term time.

You will foster a welcoming, supportive environment, working with students, families and staff to enhance wellbeing and program development within the boarding community.

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership experience guiding staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with families.
• Excellent organisational ability to juggle priorities.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and pastoral care.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Calm, confident, and decisive in challenging situations.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership within the boarding environment and support staff.
• Oversee student wellbeing and engage with students, families and staff.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance boarding life.
• Work evenings and weekends as part of the boarding roster.
• Represent Abbotsleigh in a positive boarding community.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Student wellbeing

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Diversity & inclusion

Jobbeschreibung

Welcome to the community of Abbotsleigh. Abbotsleigh is a pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and Boarding school for girls. Our curriculum is broad and encourages all areas of creativity and innovation, from our earliest learners to our Senior Girls. Abbotsleigh is a leading independent girls' school where staff possess the highest professional skills and actively support our Christian ethos.

Start 2027 | Permanent Full-time | Reports to Director of Boarding

At Abbotsleigh, boarding is so much more than accommodation. It’s a unique opportunity for girls in Years 7-12 to experience school life alongside friends, discover new passions, build independence and become part of a vibrant community. Across our four boarding houses, girls from near and far find a true home away from home while making memories that last a lifetime.

About the Role:

The Boarding Coordinator plays a key leadership role within our Boarding community, supporting the wellbeing, personal growth and day-to-day experiences of girls living away from home while attending Abbotsleigh. Working closely with students, families, teaching staff and boarding colleagues, you will help foster a welcoming, supportive and vibrant environment where girls can thrive.

As a Level 3 Coordinator, you will provide leadership within the boarding environment, support staff, oversee student wellbeing and contribute to the ongoing development of programs and initiatives that enhance the boarding experience.

The Boarding Coordinator resides onsite and is fully immersed in the life of our vibrant boarding community during the school term. The role involves a total commitment of 43 hours per week, combining direct student engagement (36 hours), leadership, collaboration and administrative responsibilities. Evening and weekend duties form part of the boarding roster, including being on call for two weekends each term. The position is primarily aligned to the school term, providing valuable flexibility during holiday periods.

Why Join Abbotsleigh?

• Live onsite in a vibrant boarding community and enjoy the unique lifestyle and connection that boarding offers.
• Partners and families welcome to reside onsite
• Term-time meals, onsite parking and access to School facilities
• Professional learning and leadership development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative Boarding Leadership Team
• Term-time role with school holiday periods free from regular duties
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young women

About you:

You are a confident and approachable leader who enjoys working with young people and fostering a positive community. You build strong relationships, communicate effectively and lead with empathy, professionalism and sound judgement. You will bring:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to guide, mentor and inspire staff
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families and colleagues
• Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to manage competing priorities
• A genuine commitment to student wellbeing and pastoral care
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• The confidence to respond calmly and effectively in challenging situations
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
• An appreciation of and respect for diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences

Special notes:

• Abbotsleigh is a smoke-free environment, and smoking is not permitted on the premises.
• Please note this is a girls-only school

Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection

Abbotsleigh is a 'Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel safe.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children's Guardian and must provide a current Working with Children registration number.

Applications Close 15 November 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date