Boarding House Coordinator

1 day ago


Canberra, Australia Canberra Grammar School Full time

Boarding House | Senior School

**About the School**

Canberra Grammar School is a leading co-educational independent Anglican School founded in 1929. The School’s main campus is set on 20 hectares at the foot of Red Hill, just south of Lake Burley Griffin, close to Parliament House and the lively social precincts of Manuka and Kingston.

CGS is committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive community environment. The School is a vibrant and rewarding workplace with a strong commitment to professional learning and to nurturing excellent conditions in a superb campus environment. The School employs staff who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and wellbeing at the forefront of all they do.

**Benefits of Working at CGS**

CGS is an employer that promotes staff excellence and offers a range of additional benefits, including:

- A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 12% (for permanent staff)
- Attractive salary packaging arrangements
- Complimentary barista-made coffee daily
- Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
- Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
- Employee assistance programmes
- School fee concessions
- Staff awards programme and generous professional development funding.

**About the Role**

This role supports the School’s boarding community by providing pastoral, domestic and administrative support to staff, boarders, their families. In this role, you will undertake duties with care, commitment and enthusiasm, setting a positive and energetic example within both the boarding and broader School community.

**About You**

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

- Previous experience in the care of students or young people in a residential environment:

- Exhibit warmth, care and compassion.
- Model appropriate strong relational skills and socially acceptable behaviours.
- Have a high level of emotional intelligence and skills in relationship building.
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to plan and organise
- An understanding of a school environment
- Willingness and experience to foster a caring, nurturing and respectful environment that creates a sense of “home away from home” for all students living in boarding
- Demonstrated understanding in handling sensitive and confidential matters
- Strong communication skills with students, staff and parents: both written and verbal
- The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

**How to Apply**

1. Please refer to the position description below.

2. Please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:

- Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on the Position Description)
- Resume/CV



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