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Job of the week: Boarding Administrative Officer | part-time

Due to an internal promotion, and with an ever-growing and tight-knit Boarding community, we are looking to engage a positive and proactive individual to support the administrative and day-to-day working functions of our Boarding team on a part-time (0.47 FTE), permanent basis.

You will work 20 hours across the week, primarily during school term times, with additional attendance during non-term periods including the week preceding the start of the school year and days at the end of each term break. This role is an integral part of the Boarding team, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and contributing to a strong and connected Boarding community. Central to the role, is the ability to provide flexible support for the operational aspects of the Boarding House, including managing our Boarder’s leave requests and transport requirements, supporting the administrative needs of the wider Boarding team, facilitating a strong wellbeing focus, and assisting to provide a safe, consistent, and home-like environment.

As someone with passion and experience in supporting or mentoring young people, you will bring your excellent coordinating and multitasking skills to ensure you provide exemplary care, and support the facilitation of the physical, emotional, spiritual, academic, and social wellbeing of our Boarders. 

Our kind of team member

You will display the following skills and attributes:

• Passion for working with students in a residential setting and dedication to supporting their physical, emotional, spiritual, academic, and social needs.
• Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and practices relevant to boarding.
• Commitment to attain and maintain boarding specific qualifications including Provide First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Duty of Care and Boarding Fundamentals.
• Ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with Boarders, families and staff and demonstrate interpersonal skills that will sustain quality relationships.
• Understanding of the requirements implicit in Duty of Care and ability to support the expectations of the College in relation to the care of Boarders.
• Previous experience in supporting and mentoring of Boarders or young people is an advantage.

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