Director of Boarding | Position of Leadership | 2027
Location:
Regional Victoria – approximately 40 minutes north of Melbourne’s northern suburbs
Start:
January 2027
Employment:
Leadership Position
Boarding Community:
Up to 70 students
Package:
Competitive remuneration + full accommodation, utilities and meals
About the School
HARKE has partnered with a large, well-resourced Catholic co-educational school approximately 30 minutes north of Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The College educates more than 1,500 students across Years 7–12 and provides boarding accommodation for up to 70 students.
The school is recognised for its contemporary approach to learning, student wellbeing and holistic education. Strong leadership, modern facilities and a genuine focus on positive staff–student relationships create a supportive environment for both students and staff.
About the Position
The school is seeking an experienced and inspirational Director of Boarding to lead and manage its Boarding Precinct from January 2027.
This is a key leadership appointment with responsibility for shaping the overall boarding experience and ensuring students are supported academically, socially and personally throughout their time at the College.
The successful candidate will bring experience in a similar leadership environment and a demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with young people while effectively leading and supporting Boarding House teams.
Skills and Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the College’s Boarding Precinct, maintaining a safe, supportive and enriching residential environment.
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Place student safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development at the centre of boarding practice.
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Build strong relationships with boarding students, families, staff and the wider school community.
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Lead, support and provide clear direction to Boarding House teams.
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Contribute strategically to the ongoing development of the boarding program and broader Marist community.
What the School Offers
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Leadership of an established boarding community accommodating up to 70 students.
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Full residential accommodation provided.
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Utilities and meals included.
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Competitive remuneration.
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Modern facilities within a large, well-resourced Years 7–12 College.
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Strong leadership providing clear direction and stability.
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A regional community lifestyle within approximately 30 minutes of Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
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The opportunity to shape and strengthen the future direction of the College’s boarding program.
Requirements
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Demonstrated experience in a comparable boarding, residential, educational or student wellbeing leadership position.
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Strong leadership, organisational and relationship-building capability.
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Proven ability to lead and support teams working with young people.
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Strong commitment to student safeguarding and wellbeing.
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Working with Children Check and National Police Check, and the willingness to obtain both.
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Full Australian work rights.
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Ability to support and contribute positively to the Catholic and Marist values of the College.
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Two professional referees and completion of HARKE’s safeguarding and onboarding requirements.
What HARKE Does
HARKE Recruitment works exclusively within education and provides candidates with clear information, confidential school introductions, interview preparation and support throughout the recruitment and appointment process.
To Apply
Apply through HARKE with an updated CV outlining relevant boarding, residential leadership, student wellbeing and people leadership experience.
Shortlisted candidates will receive the full school details and application requirements through HARKE.