Deputy Director of Boarding

Melbourne Girls Grammar; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Melbourne Girls Grammar in South Yarra, onsite, seeks an experienced leader to join the Boarding House as Deputy Director of Boarding, reporting to the Director of Boarding. You will support day-to-day operations, provide pastoral care, and lead a dedicated team of boarding staff to create a safe, supportive home away from home for our students.

The role involves fostering a positive boarding culture, coordinating transport and admin tasks, and collaborating with families, staff, and the day

Qualifikationen

• Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or VIT registration or able to obtain clearance
• Tertiary qualification in adolescent health and wellbeing (e.g., community health, youth work)
• 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; ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Willingness to drive the School minibus with a full Victorian driver licence
• HLTAID009 CPR and HLTAID011 First Aid qualifications

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Pastoral care

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisation

Ausbildung

Adolescent health and wellbeing qualification

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Jobbeschreibung

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join our Boarding House team as the Deputy Director of Boarding. Reporting to the Director of Boarding, this key leadership position resides onsite and is responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and vibrant home away from home for our boarding students.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operations of the Boarding House, provide exceptional pastoral care, and lead and support a dedicated team of boarding staff. Working closely with students, families, and colleagues, you will foster a positive boarding culture that promotes wellbeing, personal growth, and student success. Melbourne Girls Grammar Boarding House is situated in the heart of South Yarra and accommodates more than 90 boarding students from Years 7 to 12.

Key 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 co-ordination, 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

Key Selection Criteria:

In your application, please respond to the Key Selection Criteria set out in the Position Description

About you

• Hold a current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check or VIT registration or be able to obtain the required clearance or registration
• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in adolescent health and wellbeing, such as community health, youth work or adolescent services
• Demonstrated capacity to build meaningful, respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral care, preferably in a boarding or school setting
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Work collaboratively and contribute positively to the broader School community
• Hold a full Victorian driver licence and be willing to drive the School minibus
• Hold current HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid qualifications

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety