Boarding Coordinator/S

ST VINCENT'S COLLEGE

Position : Boarding Coordinator / s

Contract Type : Casual

Position to Commence : Monday 21st July 2025

Applications Close : Friday 18th July 2025

Background

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.

The College is seeking to employ a professional and enthusiastic Boarding Coordinator / s.

The position is casual with a regular roster and includes overnight passive duty. Staff accommodation is available for exclusive use whilst on duty.

The ability to work week and / or weekends should be stated in your application.

The Role

The Boarding Coordinator role supports the Dean of Boarding with the following :

• Ensuring the well-being, safety, pastoral and academic care of the Boarder
• Possessing knowledge of each Boarder and their families
• Facilitating the behaviours expected of adolescent girls living in community
• Supervision of the day-to-day routines of boarding life
• Maintaining accurate records and rolls
• Possession of a full knowledge of the Coordinators Handbook, associated procedures, and the College Staff Handbook
• Facilitation of academic progress via supervised study
• Administer medications as required
• Maintaining good relations and communication with parents
• Ensuring the environment is clean and tidy
• Liaison as required with the Dean of Boarding and other staff
• Timely communication to the Deans for Junior, Middle and Senior School
• Undertake evacuation and lock-down drills and ensure WHS issues are dealt with
• Aid in planning and implementing the weekend activity program for the Boarders, and during weekdays
• Maintenance of documentation, including the daily report
• Being available before the beginning and after the end of each term for setup and pack-up of Boarders
• Understanding of the College's Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, Bullying Policy, and Workplace Health and Safety Policy, and assisting in their implementation
• Willingness to undertake other duties as required for the smooth running of the Boarding House
• Completion of induction, training in College procedures and policies related to Boarding, and Duty of Care training provided by ABSA

Qualifications / Certifications

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) or willingness to undertake
• Youth Mental Health First Aid or willingness to undertake
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates or willingness to undertake
• Driver Licence (preferred but not essential)
• Duty of Care Certification from ABSA or willingness to undertake
• Other relevant qualifications (e.g., nursing, teaching, youth work, residential care, adolescent health)

Knowledge, Competencies, and Experience

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills
• High-level ICT skills
• Capacity to maintain a duty of care focus at all times
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Understanding of adolescent development, especially in girls
• Ability to identify and support Work Health and Safety needs of the Boarding House
• Support of policies, processes, procedures, and routines of the Boarding House

Key Attributes

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
• Behave in a manner reflecting the vision, mission, and values of St Vincent's College
• Genuine liking for living in a community
• Sincere commitment to caring for adolescent girls
• Warm, respectful, compassionate, and positive attitude
• High expectations of self and others
• Ability to be an outstanding role model
• Negotiation and mediation skills to defuse situations
• Sensitivity to confidentiality
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Recognize and utilize teachable moments for girls' growth
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Skill in prioritizing and multitasking
• Proficiency in digital technology

Application Process :

All applications should include an Application for Employment form (available from the College website), a covering letter, CV, transcripts, WWCC number, and contact details of 3 referees, sent by email to

stvincents.nsw.edu.au.

St Vincent's College is an equal opportunity employer. We support a respectful, merit-based work environment. Applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made before the closing date.