Director Of Boarding - St Augustine'S College

Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation co-contrib

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns is seeking a Director of Boarding for St Augustine's College, Cairns, to lead a boarding program fostering achievement and wellbeing in a Catholic environment.

The role requires professional qualifications in Education and Religion, strong leadership, and a commitment to child safety and pastoral care. Applicants must be prepared for rigorous checks and alignment with the Diocese’s mission.

Qualifications

• Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church.
• Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition.
• Leadership experience in religious and education contexts.
• Demonstrated administrative ability and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum development with emphasis on Religious Education.
• Written and verbal communication skills of a high order.
• Commitment to Pastoral Care and child safety.
• Current driver’s licence and eligibility for teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the boarding program leadership for the college.
• Develop a contemporary and flexible boarding program to support student achievement and wellbeing.
• Implement boarding policies so students, parents and staff feel welcomed and valued.
• Ensure consistency of pedagogical framework and alignment with the college’s strategic plan.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Child safety commitment

Education

Professional qualifications in Education and Religion

Registration with Queensland College of Teachers

Job description

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns – Cairns QLD

$149,763 - $157,119 a year

Contract

22h ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns

Commencement Date: 18 January 2027
Employment Type: Fixed Term, Leadership Position (5 years)

This position holds a Substantive Permanent Teaching Position within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns

Salary Range:Paid in accordance with the Senior Leadership Salary Scale (AP$149,763 to $157,119 FTE gross per annum)
Closing Date for Applications: 3.00pm, 10 November2026

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

St Augustine's College, Cairns

As a Catholic College for boys (Year 7 – Year 12) in the Marist tradition, the Gospel is at the heart of all we do. Everyday moments of prayer, reflection and peacefulness in the light of the Gospel, have a formative influence on the culture of our College. We consciously seek to adopt St Marcellin Champagnat’s vision that “to educate young people, you must love them, and love them all equally”.

About the Role

Working in partnership with staff, parents and students and in collaboration with the College Leadership team, the Director of Boarding oversees the overall leadership and management of the Boarding School

The Director of Boarding is responsible for the:

• College's commitment to providing a boarding program that promotes achievement and wellbeing in a family spirit.
• Development of a boarding program (for boys who attend St Augustine's College and girls who attend St Monica's College) that is contemporary and flexible, seeking to develop strategies and provide opportunities for students to achieve to the potential.
• Implementation of the boarding program such that the students, parents and staff of the boarding community feel welcomed, valued, nurtured and inspired.
• Consistency of policy and practice in regard to the pedagogical framework of the College.
• Fostering of commitment to the Strategic Plan across the College community.

Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements

• Participation in and commitment to the sacramental life of the Church.
• Understanding and commitment to education in the Catholic tradition.
• Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission Position Statement for Senior Leadership Positions in Catholic Schools in Queensland.
• Leadership experience:
  • Demonstrated ability in religious and education leadership;
  • Demonstrated administrative ability;
  • Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated ability in curriculum development including knowledge of contemporary educational issues at state and national levels with particular reference to Religious Education.
• Written and verbal communication skills of a high order.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Pastoral Care of members of the school community.
• Promote child safety at all times
• Skills for building community including facilitation, delegation and consultation
• Professional qualifications in Education.
• Registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers.
• Current drivers licence.
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

Position Description:Position Description - Director of Boarding 2026.pdf

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to Employer Superannuation Co-Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Professional development and further career opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries

Principal
Mr Glen Seivers
P: 07 4052 9***
E: *************@cns.catholic.edu.au