Head of Boarding
Core
Lead the day-to-day operation of a residential boarding program for Aboriginal girls, focusing on student wellbeing, safeguarding, and culturally responsive care.
Role type
Senior residential program leader (Head of Boarding)
Builds
A safe, consistent, and supportive residential environment for students
Domain
Education + Residential Care (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Leadership, student safeguarding, restorative practices, community engagement, operational coordination, travel logistics
Preferred skills
Background in boarding, residential care, youth work, social work, or education
Responsibilities
Lead boarding staff, maintain high standards of student safeguarding, build relationships with families and communities, coordinate boarding routines and travel, create a supportive residential environment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on leadership