St. Vincent's College Incorporated – Potts Point NSW
Applications Close: Wednesday 5th August ****
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 ****, 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 appoint a professional, enthusiastic, and student-focused Boarding Coordinator to join the Boarding team on a full-time basis.
This position operates on a regular roster and includes on-site accommodation.
The Role
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 amenity of setting 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 lock-down 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 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 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 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
We offer
Residency option
A role with genuine impact on student success
Competitive remuneration aligned with [Award / EA] and commensurate with experience.
Fitness Passport – discounted and unlimited access to an extensive range of fitness facilities
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.
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📌 Boarding Coordinator (New South Wales)
🏢 St. Vincent's College
📍 New South Wales