Director of Pastoral Care

St Vincents College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent’s College in Potts Point, Sydney, is seeking a Director of Pastoral Care to commence January 2027. The role supports the Principal, leads student welfare strategies, and helps shape the Catholic character of the college.

The successful candidate will bring experience in managing student wellbeing, knowledge of NSW Child Safe standards, and be prepared to collaborate with staff across teaching, boarding and mission teams to foster a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have deep understanding of Catholic ethos and the college charism.
• Experience in middle or senior leadership roles within a school.
• Experience managing complex student case files and mental health interventions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NSW Child Safe Standards and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee welfare of students and lead areas of College life that form the student experience.
• Work closely with the Deputy Principal, Director of Mission and Identity, and other staff.
• Promote a holistic wellbeing program and coordinate safeguarding activities.

Skills

Leadership

Student welfare

Child protection training

Working With Children Check

Education

NESA registration to teach in NSW

Job description

Closing Date for Applications:23 October, 2026

About Us

St Vincent’s College is an independent day and boarding school offering a contemporary Catholic Education for girls in Years 7-12. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1858, and now under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries, we are a dynamic learning community, cherishing our Catholic heritage and fostering creativity, courage, discernment and leadership in young women.

St Vincent’s College is seeking to appoint a Director of Pastoral Care to commence in January 2027. The Director of Pastoral Care supports the Principal by exercising quality leadership of the St Vincent’s College Potts Point community. The Director of Pastoral Care assists in the development of the Catholic character of the College and the fostering of the charism of Mary Aikenhead and the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.

The Director of Pastoral Care has responsibility for the welfare of students and will lead areas of College life that form the student experience, working closely with the Deputy Principal, Director of Mission and Identity, Director of Teaching and Learning, the Dean of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, the Dean of Boarding, other Deans, and other relevant staff.

• A deep understanding of and capacity to actively promote the Catholic ethos and unique charism of St Vincent’s College.
• Leadership experience in middle or senior roles – that is, Year Level, House Co-ordinator or Assistant Principal.
• Experience managing complex student case files, mental health interventions and working alongside external agencies.
• Child Protection training – completion of mandatory Child Protection and reporting training demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of NSW Child Safe Standards.
• NESA registration to teach in NSW.
• Working With Children Check.

Experience in integrating the spiritual dimension into a holistic wellbeing programs.

Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary student wellbeing and behavioural frameworks such as Visible Wellbeing or other positive behaviour programs.

St Vincent’s College is committed to the safety of young people. We support the right of young people to be informed, transformed and empowered. We listen to our young people and learn from their insights and wisdom. We believe that everyone in our community has a role to play in ensuring a safe environment for young people. Child Protection legislation requires that, as the preferred applicant of a position classified as child-related employment, you must meet the requirements of the Working with Children Check.

St Vincent’s College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.