Director of Boarding (Senior)

Great Southern Grammar is a vibrant independent Christian co-educational day and boarding school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year Twelve.  We are located on 144 acres (58ha) adjoining the picturesque Oyster Harbour in Albany.  All Great Southern graduates are beacons of light in the world having a positive, lasting impact in their communities for the common good.  Our vision is: We are a forward-looking school called to ignite passion, shape purpose, inspire courage and cultivate joy.  All students experience success and become to know their important place in the world.  Great Southern Grammar is an extraordinary place to work, learn and play.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to take on the role of Director of Boarding (Senior).  GSG is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for our students with a focus on positive academic and well-being outcomes.  This role has the responsibility for strategic and day-to-day leadership of the senior boarding program for boys and girls across two Houses.  Reporting to the Deputy Principal - Head of Secondary, this position resides on-site and directly manages a House.

You will work in collaboration with the Director of Boarding (Junior) in a magnificent regional location. Together, you will collaborate and drive a successful regional boarding program that offers young people the opportunity to develop life skills, social and emotional skills alongside academics in a unique and rich coeducational boarding experience.  

Teachers or non-teachers are encouraged to apply and renumeration includes onsite accommodation suitable for an individual, couple or family.  A variety of flexible workload options are available for this position, including teaching component (up to 0.6FTE). Applicants interested in combining a teaching role are requested to indicate this in their application. 

For more information regarding this position, please refer to the Position Description below.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has:

• experience dealing with young people which may or may not include residential experience;
• the ability to provide an enriching home and learning environment for boarding students;
• highly capable interpersonal and communication skills;
• the ability to build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with students, parents and colleagues;
• flexibility with regard to working hours and resilience in working through complex situations;
• capable leadership and has the ability to work operationally and strategically; and
• high professionalism and the capacity to thrive working as a team.
  
  

 Employment Conditions and Benefits

• Fixed term five year contract commencing 28 April 2025 or by negotiation.
• On-site accommodation suitable for an individual, couple or family.
• School tuition fee concessions.
• Employee assistance program.
• Learning and development opportunities.
  
  

 To Apply

Click on 'Apply for this job' and follow the instructions. You will be asked to attach a covering letter responding to the key areas of responsibility and a current Resume.

Questions

Questions regarding the application or recruitment process or issues regarding uploading your application, please email recruitment@gsg.wa.edu.au.

Questions specific to the advertised position, please contact Jordan Owenell on (08) 9844 0300 or 0401 080 609.

Applications close on Friday 21 March.

The School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Protection policies.