Head of Boarding

Worawa Aboriginal College is seeking an experienced people leader to join the College as Head of Boarding.

• Make a lasting impact on the lives and development of young Aboriginal women
• Excellent salary packaging benefits, full-time or part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate
• Beautiful Yarra Valley location | Accommodation and meals while on shift

About the College

Located on a beautiful 136-acre property in the Yarra Valley, approximately 60 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, Worawa is a vision-led, Aboriginal-owned and governed boarding school for Aboriginal girls in their secondary years of schooling, with students coming from communities across Australia.

At the heart of the College is a strong commitment to Aboriginal culture, identity and self-determination, and to supporting young Aboriginal women to leave Worawa confident in who they are, where they want to go and what they can contribute to the wider world.

Worawa provides a holistic approach to education through an integrated Education, Culture and Wellbeing model, recognising the important role that Boarding plays in creating a sense of belonging, connection and community for students living away from home.

About the Role

As Head of Boarding, you will lead the College's boarding program and Boarding Team, creating a safe, supportive and culturally responsive home-away-from-home environment for Worawa students.

Reporting to the Head of College Operations, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of Boarding, including staff leadership, student wellbeing, family engagement, activities and the effective operat…