Job Description
St. Vincent's College Incorporated – Potts Point NSW
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Applications Close: Wednesday 5th August ****
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Background
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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.
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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.
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The Role
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Ensuring the well-being, safety, pastoral and academic care of the Boarder
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Possessing knowledge of each Boarder and their families
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Facilitating the behaviours expected of adolescent girls living in community
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Supervision of the day to day routines of boarding life
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Maintaining accurate records and rolls
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Possession of a full knowledge of the Coordinators Handbook, associated procedures, and the College Staff Handbook
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Facilitation of academic progress via supervised study
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Administer medications as required
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Maintaining good relations and communication with parents
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Ensuring the amenity of setting is clean and tidy
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Liaison as required with the Dean of Boarding and other ancillary staff
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Timely communication to the Deans for Junior, Middle and Senior School
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Undertake evacuation and lock-down drills and ensure WHS issues are dealt with
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Aid in planning and implementing the weekend activity program for the Boarders, and the in-weekends
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Maintenance of documentation, including the daily report
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Being available before the beginning of each term and the end of each term, as required,



for set up and pack up of Boarders
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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
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Willingness to undertake other duties, on occasion, as required to ensure the smooth running of Boarding House
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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
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Qualifications / Certifications
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Current Working with Children Check (Employee)(WWCC)
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Current HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) (or willingness to undertake)
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Youth Mental Health First Aid (or willingness to undertake)
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Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates (or willingness to undertake)
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Driver Licence (preferred but not essential)
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Duty of Care Certification from ABSA (Australian Boarding Schools Association) (or willingness to undertake)
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Other relevant qualifications (e.g. nursing, teaching, youth work, residential care, adolescent health)
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Knowledge, Competencies, and Experience
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills
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High level information, communication and technology (ICT) skills
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Capacity to maintain a duty of care focus at all times
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Ability to work within a team structure and autonomously
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Understanding of adolescent development, particularly with respect to girls
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Ability to identify Work Health and Safety needs of the Boarding House
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Capacity to support the policies, processes, procedures and routines of the Boarding House
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Key Attributes
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Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
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Behave in a manner that reflects the vision, mission and values of St Vincent's College
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Possess a genuine liking for living in a community
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Have a sincere commitment to the care of adolescent girls
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Warm, respectful, compassionate and positive attitude
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Possess high expectations of self and others
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Ability to be an outstanding role model for the Boarders
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Negotiation and mediation skills and ability to defuse escalating situations
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Sensitivity to confidential conversations
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Ability to remain calm under pressure
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Ability to recognise "teachable moments" and use these to support the personal growth of the girls
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Commitment to personal and professional learning and development
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Skill in prioritising and multitasking
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Competency in the use of digital technology
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We offer
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Residency option
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A role with genuine impact on student success
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Competitive remuneration aligned with [Award / EA] and commensurate with experience.
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Fitness Passport – discounted and unlimited access to an extensive range of fitness facilities
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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.
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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