Head of Boarding

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Nhulunbuy High School

Job title Head of Boarding Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 25/11/2025

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Nhulunbuy

Position number 38058 RTF Closing 16/10/2025

Contact officer Brad Madden on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide high level leadership and day to day management of all boarding matters and management oversight for the facility, staff and

resident, students and their families, including staffing, programs, budget and financial management, reporting and community

engagement.

Context statement

Ḏawurr Boarding (part of Nhulunbuy High School, a comprehensive secondary school in Northeast Arnhem Land) is a 40-bed facility that

provides a safe and culturally appropriate environment for remote Indigenous students seeking access to quality secondary programs

leading to expanded education and employment pathways. The work environment is characterised by extensive team work where

intercultural knowledge and skills are paramount.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. The position will require some travel (including small planes) throughout the Arnhem Region, to build strong connections and

engagement with families and communities of potential students. The position reports directly to the Principal Nhulunbuy High School,

is a member of the school's senior leadership team and works closely with the Nhulunbuy High School Council.

1. Lead the boarding facility team in the development and implementation of policies and strategies to address boarders' educational,

cultural, social, pastoral and recreational needs.

1. Provide leadership and oversight responsibility for boarding affairs including activities and events, staff, students and facility

operations, with appropriate delegation for management and supervision.

1. Lead strategic planning. Provide high level advice and prepare executive level reports and briefings to the principal and governance

bodies.

1. Develop and lead best practice engagement with boarding families, parents and caregivers regarding all aspects of student education,

support and well-being.

1. Lead the planning and coordinate the delivery of professional learning and advice to staff and maintain professional networks.

2. Provide leadership in effective engagement with key Indigenous stakeholders, including local authorities, community-based

organisations and Land Councils to enhance pathway opportunities for secondary students in Northeast Arnhem Land.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Successful experience in a senior leadership role in a training/education environment, specifically to meet the needs of remote

students.

2. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to partner effectively with

colleagues, parents, students and the community to deliver effective education and wellbeing outcomes for students.

3. Proven ability to relate positively with adolescents and their families including sound knowledge of the personal, social and academic

needs of adolescents from remote communities.

4. Demonstrated management skills, in planning, reporting, financial and human resources, used effectively in program delivery.

1. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage innovation and change to ensure the vision and strategies for the School and Boarding facility

are implemented and that its goals and intentions are realised.

Further information

Applicants will have or be able to obtain the following: a Working with Children clearance notice (Ochre Card), a current driver's licence

and be prepared to upgrade to medium rigid/MR vehicle, and a current First Aid certificate. Successful applicants are expected to work a

combination of day, evening or active night duty shifts and to travel throughout the Arnhem Region (including travel by light aircraft).

Onsite accommodation is included for the successful applicant and their family.