Position:                                Boarding Coordinator/s

Contract Type:                      Casual

Position to Commence:      Monday 5th May 2025

Applications Close:              Monday 28th April 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 the 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 amenity of the environment is clean and tidy

●       Liaison as required with the Dean of Boarding and other ancillary staff

●       Timely communication to the Deans for Junior, Middle and Senior School

●       Undertake evacuation and lockdown drills and ensure WHS issues are dealt with

●       Aid in planning and implementing the weekend activity program for the Boarders, and the in-weekends

●       Maintenance of documentation, including the daily report

●       Being available before the beginning of each term and the end of each term, as required, for set up and pack up of Boarders

●       Possession of an understanding of the College’s Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, Bullying Policy and assist in the implementation of the College’s Workplace, Health and Safety Policy

●       Willingness to undertake other duties, on occasion, as required to ensure the smooth running of the Boarding House

●       Being prepared to undertake an Induction, training in the College Procedures and Policies essential to Boarding, and complete the Duty of Care training provided by Australian Boarding Schools Association

Qualifications / Certifications

●       Current Working with Children Check (Employee)(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's Licence (preferred but not essential)

●       Duty of Care Certification from ABSA (Australian Boarding Schools Association) (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 information, communication and technology (ICT) skills

●       Capacity to maintain a duty of care focus at all times

●       Ability to work within a team structure and autonomously

●       Understanding of adolescent development, particularly with respect to girls

●       Ability to identify Work Health and Safety needs of the Boarding House

●       Capacity to support the policies, processes, procedures and routines of the Boarding House

Key Attributes

●       Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school

●       Behave in a manner that reflects the vision, mission and values of St Vincent’s College

●       Possess a genuine liking for living in a community

●       Have a sincere commitment to the care of adolescent girls

●       Warm, respectful, compassionate and positive attitude

●       Possess high expectations of self and others

●       Ability to be an outstanding role model for the Boarders

●       Negotiation and mediation skills and the ability to defuse escalating situations

●       Sensitivity to confidential conversations

●       Ability to remain calm under pressure

●       ability to recognise “teachable moments” and use these to support the personal growth of the girls

●       Commitment to personal and professional learning and development

●       Skill in prioritising and multitasking

●       Competency in the use of digital technology

Application Process:

All applications with an Application Form, Application Letter, CV, transcripts of qualifications, WWCC number and contact details of 3 referees should be sent by email to: hr@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

St Vincent’s College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the closing date.