Boarding House Deputy Director - On-site Housing

Aurion; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking an experienced leader to join our Boarding House as Deputy Director of Boarding. Reporting to the Director of Boarding, this on-site role will oversee day-to-day operations and foster a safe, supportive residential environment for students.

You will lead a dedicated boarding staff, coordinate wellbeing initiatives, and work closely with families and school colleagues to promote student growth, wellbeing, and success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to build meaningful, respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Pastoral care experience, preferably in a boarding or school setting.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of Boarding House operations.
• Act as the first point of contact in the absence of the Director of Boarding.
• Manage student leave, medical needs, and behavioural expectations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Boarding on community events, parent communications, and student support strategies.
• Assist with transport coordination, logistics, and administrative duties.
• Participate in the on-call duty roster.
• Work collaboratively with the staff in the day School to support the needs of all boarding students.

Skills

Pastoral care

Leadership

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in adolescent health and wellbeing

Victorian WWCC or VIT registration

Job description

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking an experienced leader to join our Boarding House as Deputy Director of Boarding. Reporting to the Director of Boarding, this on-site role will oversee day-to-day operations and foster a safe, supportive residential environment for students.

You will lead a dedicated boarding staff, coordinate wellbeing initiatives, and work closely with families and school colleagues to promote student growth, wellbeing, and success.