Head of Boarding

Anzuk; Leeton; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

4-bedroom house

Relocation assistance

Weekday schedule

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga seeks a Head of Boarding for St. Francis de Sales Regional College, Leeton, commencing 2027. The role leads boarding operations, supports student wellbeing and academics, and upholds Catholic values in a supportive environment.

It is a full-time, ongoing appointment with housing, relocation assistance, and a 76-hour fortnight schedule (Mon–Fri, no weekend duties). Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the ethos and values of a Catholic boarding community.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and build team capacity.
• Understanding of holistic needs of secondary students and boarding impact.
• A current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to manage St Francis De Sales Boarding College efficiently, effectively and economically.
• Liaise with day school staff and support wellbeing and academic care.
• Drive community leadership and strategic direction within boarding.
• Oversee boarding operations and ensure a nurturing, safe environment for students.
• Report to the Principal of St Francis De Sales College.

Skills

Catholic values understanding

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative environment

Holistic student wellbeing

Driver's licence

Job description

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Head of Boarding, St. Francis de Sales Regional College, Leeton.

Commencing in 2027, the successful Head of Boarding will be one who can provide an inclusive and caring environment for students that upholds and reflects Catholic values, nurtures students as individuals, is supportive of their wellbeing and is conducive to study.

About the College

St Francis De Sales Regional College is a Catholic Co-educational Day and Weekly Boarding School providing a comprehensive education across Years 7-12, for students from Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding rural areas in the Riverina.

St. Francis has current enrolments of over 600 students and, with true country spirit, places a great emphasis on getting to know our students and their families. Building relationships between students, parents and staff makes the College community warm, welcoming and strong. Our core purpose is educating the whole person.

We pride ourselves on being an excellent Catholic country day and boarding school that offers a welcoming, inclusive, nurturing and challenging education in the Catholic tradition. Our core values are founded in the charisms of our founding orders: St Francis de Sales, Marcellin Champagnat and St Mary of the Cross Mackillop.

Your new role

To commence in 2027, the Head of Boarding opportunity at St. Francis de Sales Regional College would appeal to experienced pastoral and boarding leaders who can demonstrate community leadership, strategic leadership and an ability to drive positive outcomes in academic care and wellbeing.

The Head of Boarding is employed by the Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga and is responsible to the Principal of St Francis De Sales College.

It is the responsibility of the Head of Boarding to exercise professional leadership to manage St Francis De Sales Boarding College efficiently, effectively and economically and to liaise with day school staff.

Please note this is a non‑teaching role.

Essential Requirements

• Commitment to the ethos and values of a Catholic boarding community
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and build team capacity
• A demonstrated understanding of the holistic needs of secondary students and how this impacts on all aspects of boarding
• A current driver's licence

What we can offer

• Excellent remuneration package, with salary from $143,657pa
• Fully maintained 4-bedroom family-friendly house
• Full-time, ongoing appointment
• Relocation assistance
• 76 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday (no weekend duties)
• The Head of Boarding will be available for call in all contingency situations

Expressions of Interest Deadline

Expressions of interest close on Friday 30th October at 5:00pm AEDT.

CEDWW reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga has engaged ANZUK Executive to support the search process for the new Head of Boarding at St. Francis de Sales Regional College, Leeton.