St. Vincent's College Incorporated – Potts Point NSWApplications Close: Wednesday 5th August ****BackgroundSt 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 RoleEnsuring the well-being, safety, pastoral and academic care of the BoarderPossessing knowledge of each Boarder and their familiesFacilitating the behaviours expected of adolescent girls living in communitySupervision of the day to day routines of boarding lifeMaintaining accurate records and rollsPossession of a full knowledge of the Coordinators Handbook, associated procedures, and the College Staff HandbookFacilitation of academic progress via supervised studyAdminister medications as requiredMaintaining good relations and communication with parentsEnsuring the amenity of environment is clean and tidyLiaison as required with the Dean of Boarding and other ancillary staffTimely communication to the Deans for Junior, Middle and Senior SchoolUndertake evacuation and lock-down drills and ensure WHS issues are dealt withAid in planning and implementing the weekend activity program for the Boarders, and the in-weekendsMaintenance of documentation, including the daily reportBeing available before the beginning of each term and the end of each term, as required,



for set up and pack up of BoardersPossession 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 PolicyWillingness to undertake other duties, on occasion, as required to ensure the smooth running of Boarding HouseBeing 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 AssociationQualifications / CertificationsCurrent 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 ExperienceExceptional written and verbal communication skillsSuperior interpersonal and negotiation skillsHigh level information, communication and technology (ICT)



skillsCapacity to maintain a duty of care focus at all timesAbility to work within a team structure and autonomouslyUnderstanding of adolescent development, particularly with respect to girlsAbility to identify Work Health and Safety needs of the Boarding HouseCapacity to support the policies, processes, procedures and routines of the Boarding HouseKey AttributesCommitment to the Catholic ethos of the schoolBehave in a manner that reflects the vision, mission and values of St Vincent's CollegePossess a genuine liking for living in a communityHave a sincere commitment to the care of adolescent girlsWarm, respectful, compassionate and positive attitudePossess high expectations of self and othersAbility to be an outstanding role model for the BoardersNegotiation and mediation skills and ability to defuse escalating situationsSensitivity to confidential conversationsAbility to remain calm under pressureAbility to recognise "teachable moments" and use these to support the personal growth of the girlsCommitment to personal and professional learning and developmentSkill in prioritising and multitaskingCompetency in the use of digital technologyWe offerResidency optionA role with genuine impact on student successCompetitive remuneration aligned with (Award / EA) and commensurate with experience.Fitness Passport – discounted and unlimited access to an extensive range of fitness facilitiesSt 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