Dean of Boarding (Operations and Administration)

The Rockhampton Grammar School; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockhampton Grammar School in Rockhampton, Queensland seeks an experienced Dean of Boarding (Operations and Administration) to join from 2027. This residential role will live on campus and provide leadership across all boarding houses, ensuring high standards of safety, well-being, and service for boarders.

The role includes teaching up to 13 periods per week, managing day-to-day administration, budgeting, and coordinating with health, facilities, and catering to deliver a holistic boarding

Qualifications

• Registered with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) or eligible for registration.
• Required Working with Children Check and standard safeguarding/background checks as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative leadership across all boarding houses.
• Teach up to a maximum of 13 periods per week in line with qualifications and experience.
• Communicate and develop positive relationships with all stakeholders in the Boarding Community; lead regular meetings.
• Prepare annual budget and oversee reporting deadlines; contribute to the School’s co-curricular programme.

Job description

Dean of Boarding (Operations and Administration)

The Rockhampton Grammar School – Rockhampton QLD

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Dean of Boarding (Operations and Administration) to join our School from 2027. This role provides operational and administrative leadership across all boarding houses.

The position is a residential role, and the successful applicant will live on campus.

Boarding has formed the core of The Rockhampton GrammarSchool since our founding in 1881 and will always be at the heartof our School.Valuing our position as Queensland’s largest boarding school, our vibrant boarding communityis very much about the people who reside within it.

Conveniently located in one of Queensland’s largest regional centres, we are proud to be chosen as the school of choice by families throughout Central Queensland, Far North Queensland, the Northern Territory and overseas. We also take the responsibility seriously. More than a third of our Secondary School students are boarders and we do everything we can to make sure they feel safe, comfortable and happy.

We never take for granted the trust that boarding families place in our School. It is a major life decision for parents to choose where their children will go to school. We are privileged that so many families choose RGS, to not only provide a high-quality education but also to care for their child and provide a “second home” throughout the school year.

POSITION TITLE: Dean of Boarding (Operations and Administration)

DEPARTMENT: Boarding

REPORTS TO: Director of Boarding

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It is expected that the Dean of Boarding (Operations and Administration):

Is a member of the teaching staff, teaching up to a maximum of 13 periods per week - teaching subjects in line with skills, qualification and experience.

Will be available at all times, within reason, to respond to duty staff and student needs, when they arise;

Communicate and develop positive relationships with all stakeholders in the Boarding Community;

Assist with the day to day administration;

Prepare annual budget;

Lead regular Head of Year Boarding meetings;

Ensure that academic and house reports are written, proof-read, and available for distribution by published deadlines;

Will attend regular Boarding management meetings;

Contribute to the School’s co-curricular programme.

Operations:

Include rostering of duties for staff in line with allocated budgetary requirements;

Support and develop Boarding Staff to ensure professional growth and learning;

Oversight of boarding affairs including activities and events;

Liaise with Food Service, Cleaning, Health Centre and Facilities, to ensure provision of high-quality product assurance;

Provide the necessary induction for new Boarding staff;

Organise weekly meetings for Heads of Boarding and Heads of Year to plan and initiate policies and procedures for Boarding;

Develop and implement academic and pastoral programmes to assist Boarder growth and development;

Coordination and oversight of Boarding maintenance;

Oversight and coordination of Boarding HOY portfolio programme;

With the Director of Boarding support the professional growth plans for all Boarding staff.

Compliance:

Oversight and development of student management platform;

Liaise regularly with Boarding Heads of Year with regards to best practice and boarding policies and its implementation;

Ensure school Workplace Health and Safety and Risk Management activities are met.

Ensuring that all staff are familiar with Boarding Policies so they are implemented consistently.

Represents Boarding in establishing, reviewing and reporting on progress towards achieving the priorities of the Strategic Plan, Master Plan, Safeguarding Children Audits, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Strategy and Enrolments.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;

Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;

Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;

Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;

Act as a positive role model for children and young people;

Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;

Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;

Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;

Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

Registered with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT); or

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.