Head of Boarding

Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training

Applications are warmly invited for the position of

Head of Boarding

at Ballarat Grammar. This position is responsible for the strategic direction, culture and operations of the School’s boarding program.

Job Description This is a highly visible leadership position, providing oversight of:

Student care, wellbeing, behaviour and safeguarding in a residential setting

Leadership and development of Heads of Boarding Houses and boarding staff

Boarding culture, community engagement and student voice

Risk management, compliance and Child Safe Standards

Operational coordination, staffing, budgeting and boarding programs

The Head of Boarding works closely with the Head of Middle School, Head of Senior School, Student Wellbeing teams, Chaplaincy and wider school leaders to ensure a coherent, student-centred and child-safe approach across day and boarding contexts.

You will be an experienced boarding or residential leader who:

Demonstrates a deep commitment to child safety and student wellbeing

Has significant experience leading within a school boarding environment

Leads with warmth, clarity, accountability and integrity

Builds strong, trusting relationships with students, staff and families

Is confident managing complex wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral matters

Aligns strongly with Ballarat Grammar’s values and Christian ethos

VIT registration is required. Qualifications in student wellbeing, pastoral care or educational leadership are highly regarded.

Commencement: Term 3 (July 2026) or as negotiated.

Application Process To obtain an Application Information Pack or for confidential enquiries, please contact: Rob Evans|rob.e@anzuk.education |+61 3 9249 2431 Brendan Fraser|brendan.f@anzuk.education |+61438 618 604

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