Onsite Boarding Coordinator - Lead & Support Wellbeing

Abbotsleigh; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbotsleigh, a girls' Anglican day and boarding school in Sydney, NSW, seeks a Boarding Coordinator to lead our boarding community for Years 7–12. The role is onsite, permanent full-time, with a total commitment of 43 hours per week (36 direct student engagement) and evening/weekend duties during term time.

You will foster a welcoming, supportive environment, working with students, families and staff to enhance wellbeing and program development within the boarding community.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience guiding staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with families.
• Excellent organisational ability to juggle priorities.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and pastoral care.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Calm, confident, and decisive in challenging situations.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the boarding environment and support staff.
• Oversee student wellbeing and engage with students, families and staff.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance boarding life.
• Work evenings and weekends as part of the boarding roster.
• Represent Abbotsleigh in a positive boarding community.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Student wellbeing

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Abbotsleigh, a girls' Anglican day and boarding school in Sydney, NSW, seeks a Boarding Coordinator to lead our boarding community for Years 7–12. The role is onsite, permanent full-time, with a total commitment of 43 hours per week (36 direct student engagement) and evening/weekend duties during term time.

You will foster a welcoming, supportive environment, working with students, families and staff to enhance wellbeing and program development within the boarding community.