Canberra Grammar School is seeking an Interim Assistant Head of Girls Boarding for a 1-year contract position. This full-time residential role involves supporting pastoral care, academic progress, and daily boarding house operations.
We are seeking an Interim Assistant Head of Girls Boarding
Contribute to building a home away from home environment
1-year contract position available with future career opportunities

About the Role
The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding works closely on day-to-day student management and pastoral matters as well as on the development of the School's boarding culture and facilities. The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding will have supportive responsibility for all aspects of the School's boarding provision, including the pastoral care, academic progress and co-curricular activity of boarders, leadership of boarding house staff, the daily conduct of the boarding house, weekend and evening activities, parental liaison, and boarder recruitment in conjunction with the Head of Girls Boarding.
The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding will be caring, experienced and ambitious to make a difference. As a full time, resident, it is important that they are involved actively in the life of the boarders, the House and the School as much as is possible
About You
You will exhibit warmth, care and compassion. Modelling appropriate, strong relational skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence and skills in relationship building
A relevant tertiary degree or qualification, and a TQI registration
Experience in the care of students or young people in a residential workplace.
Willingness and experience to foster a caring, nurturing and respectful environment that creates a sense of a home away from home for all students living in boarding
Demonstrated understanding in handling sensitive and confidential matters
Strong communication skills with students, staff and parents:



both written and verbal
The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail including following procedures, ensuring high quality output and taking action where required
The ability to prioritise, schedule, use available resources, drive workflow, problem solve, manage competing deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and an aptitude for learning new IT systems such as those used at the School (CGS Connect, Synergetic, REACH)
Desirable: Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA) Certificate in Residential Care (or a willingness to complete the course held at CGS over a weekend) and/or relevant experience.

All team members at CGS are required to have:
Appropriate qualifications
A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
A current National Police Check
Current Drivers Licence
Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits for you
As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:
A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
Attractive salary packaging arrangements
Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
Access to the onsite health clinic
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks of paid parental leave
School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
Convenient onsite parking

Working at CGS




At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking community committed to delivering an exceptional education.
Our educators are encouraged to grow, innovate and make a meaningful difference. They place student learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, inspiring young people to pursue personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.
If you are ready to inspire curiosity, encourage courageous thinking and help students explore the beliefs, values and ideas that shape our world, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Ready to take your expertise to the next level? We would be delighted to hear from you!
Please review the position description and clickApplyto submit:
a cover letter addressing the selection criteria contained in the position description; and
your current resume/CV.

Alternatively, visitcgs.act.edu.au/careers/ to view the position description and submit your application.
Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with our Child Safe policies.
Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Canberra Grammar School is a co-educational Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths within a community guided by Christian values. The School respects and nurtures all students as individuals, seeking to inspire, support and celebrate the efforts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations.

📌 Assistant Head Of Girls Boarding - Interim (Melbourne)
🏢 Canberra Grammar School
📍 Melbourne