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Head of Boarding

Melbourne (Northeast), Victoria💼 Full-time💰 $95,000–$95,000🗓 2026-10-01

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 community focus)

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 and daily operations, maintain high standards of student safeguarding and wellbeing, build relationships with families and communities, coordinate boarding routines and student travel, create a supportive residential environment

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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