Head of Boarding

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School – Head of Boarding Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is one of the original eight Grammar Schools of Queensland. Opening in 1892, Girls Grammar has served and supported the education of girls and young women for over 130 years. The school is a learning community founded on a commitment to ‘Learning for Life’, fostering an environment where individuals actively engage in learning, respect each other, and pursue excellence. Our Contribution to Society We are dedicated to educating and nurturing influential young women who make confident, passionate contributions to our diverse society. Our Purpose & Mission Our purpose is to empower and inspire confidence in young women. Our mission is to foster a connected community that develops clever and confident young women. Our Values Connection – We foster meaningful relationships that create a strong, supportive community. Integrity – We uphold the highest standards of honesty, respect, and accountability. Confidence – We empower our students to believe in their abilities and lead with courage. Curiosity – We inspire a lifelong love of learning. Traditions – We honour the rich heritage of our school. Motto Non Scholae Sed Vitae – Not only for school but for life we are learning. Position Head of Boarding – an onsite residential role highly encouraged. Salary is competitive and includes fully maintained residential accommodation, electricity, water, Wi‑Fi, and access to meals in the school dining room. Reports to: Principal Classification: Determined on experience Position Objective The Head of Boarding is a key member of the Executive Leadership team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of Boarding, including two boarding houses, boarding staff, and boarding facilities. The role combines strategic leadership and day‑to‑day operational management, with a focus on the care, safety, and wellbeing of boarding students. Key Characteristics Leadership Maintain a visible, hands‑on presence in all boarding activities. Oversee policies, procedures and compliance with ABSA and CRICOS standards. Lead, support and train boarding staff, including induction, meetings, performance reviews and goal‑setting. Coordinate leave, health needs, maintenance, safety, events and communication with stakeholders. Collaborate with HR, IT and other departments for smooth operations. Community Leadership Foster a shared vision for boarding among students, staff, families and the wider community. Build positive, respectful relationships with families. Promote school ethos at events and in publications. Provide proactive pastoral care and support student wellbeing, resilience and accountability. Uphold consistent behavioural, presentation and academic expectations. Ensure child‑protection training, reporting and monitoring are followed by all staff. Educational Leadership Support academic progress through collaboration with academic leaders. Provide professional development for boarding staff. Deliver a structured life‑skills program for boarders. Manage rosters, budgets, attendance and digital systems in line with duty‑of‑care and compliance standards. Oversee accurate record‑keeping, operational processes and financial requirements. Use data analysis to inform programs and initiatives. Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills. Lead with professionalism, discretion and high visibility. What We Offer Professional development opportunities Employee Assistance Program Salary Sacrifice/Novated Lease options available Mandatory Requirements Hold a current Queensland College of Teachers registration; or Hold a current Blue Card from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Prior experience in a leadership role. Comprehensive understanding of student pastoral and wellbeing issues, relevant state and national legislation and their implications for school leaders, teachers and students. Application Information Please submit a cover letter and current resume via Seek, along with the following documents: QCT Registration or Blue Card Two professional references Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as the school reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the advertisement if a suitable candidate is found. All applicants will be subject to legislative screening procedures and must authorise such checks and provide identification in line with the school’s child protection policies. Application Questions Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years’ experience do you have as Head of Boarding? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence? What’s your expected annual base salary? How many years’ experience do you have as a Boarding Officer? Do you have current teacher registration in Australia? #J-18808-Ljbffr