Reporting to the Head of College Operations, the Head of Boarding provides operational leadership of the College's boarding program, ensuring students are provided with a safe, supportive and culturally responsive home-away-from-home environment.

Leading the Boarding team, you will oversee student wellbeing, staff leadership, family engagement and the day-to-day operation of the Boarding Houses while fostering a positive and inclusive boarding culture.

Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate. Given the nature of a residential boarding workplace, the successful candidate will maintain a visible and active presence within the boarding community, including working at least one weekend day during term time.

This is a residential position requiring overnight stays. Whilst on shift, boarding staff are provided with private ensuited accommodation and all meals are included.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all aspects of the boarding program and Boarding House operations
- Lead, mentor and support boarding staff
- Foster a safe, culturally inclusive and boarder-centred boarding environment
- Support boarder wellbeing through positive relationships and restorative practices
- Build solid partnerships with families, communities and key stakeholders
- Coordinate after-school, weekend, sporting and cultural activities
- Manage boarding rosters and operational requirements, including the laundry
- Ensure compliance with child safety, VRQA, boarding and workplace health and safety requirements




- Act as a point of contact for families regarding boarder wellbeing and support needs
- Support student recruitment and community engagement activities

About You

- Demonstrated leadership experience in boarding, residential care, youth services, education or community services
- Strong people leadership skills and the ability to develop and support high-performing teams
- Experience supporting the wellbeing and development of young people
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of child safety, duty of care and safeguarding requirements
- Experience applying trauma-informed and restorative approaches
- Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
- Capacity and willingness to work flexibly, including at least one weekend during term time
- Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and Victorian Driver's Licence
- Current First Aid qualifications or willingness to obtain
- Qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services, Indigenous Studies, Education or a related discipline
- Experience working in a boarding school or residential care setting
- Youth Mental Health First Aid certification
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Worawa Aboriginal College is an equal opportunity employer, has a commitment to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Worawa is a Not-for-Profit organisation and registered PBI Charity and therefore can offer excellent salary packaging benefits.

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📌 Head of Boarding (Healesville)
🏢 Worawa Aboriginal College
📍 Healesville