Deputy Head of Campus | Boarding in Melbourne

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• Deputy Head of Campus | Boarding
• Regional Victoria opportunity Live in Boarding position Top flight independent school

Located in Victoria's stunning snowfields region, just 25 minutes from Mansfield, this unique Year 9 residential campus provides an immersive educational experience where students live, learn and grow within a close-knit boarding community.

With approximately 245 students, the campus combines academic learning with outdoor adventure, wellbeing, service and personal development in one of Australia's most spectacular alpine environments.

All teaching staff live on campus, playing an active role in the residential life of students, who participate in hiking, running, community service and a wide range of recreational activities throughout the year.

About the Role This newly created senior leadership position plays a pivotal role in creating a safe, supportive and enriching residential experience for students.

Reporting to the Head of Campus and working closely with the Deputy Head of Campus | Program, the Deputy Head of Campus | Boarding provides strategic and operational leadership across student wellbeing, pastoral care, boarding operations, family engagement, staff leadership and campus life.

Leading within a unique residential environment, this role fosters a culture where every student feels known, valued, connected and supported to thrive both personally and academically.

• Lead the pastoral care and wellbeing framework across the campus.
• Provide visible and accessible leadership within the 24/7 boarding environment.
• Oversee the management of student wellbeing, behavioural and safeguarding matters.
• Ensure effective case management, documentation and follow-up of student matters.
• Contribute to critical incident preparedness and response.
• Student Culture, Engagement & Development
• Foster a positive and inclusive campus culture where students feel a strong sense of belonging.
• Lead initiatives that amplify student voice and engagement.
• Coordinate wellbeing education and preventative programs.
• Family Engagement & Community Partnerships
• Build strong and trusted relationships with students, parents and families.
• Lead communication regarding significant student wellbeing and pastoral matters.
• Partner with families and external providers to support positive student outcomes.
• Lead, mentor and support boarding and pastoral staff to deliver exceptional student care.
• Build staff capability through coaching, feedback and professional development.
• Provide expert guidance on student wellbeing, behaviour management and safeguarding matters.
• Foster a collaborative and student-centred team culture.
• Boarding Operations, Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure consistency and quality across boarding operations and pastoral practices.
• Oversee compliance with boarding standards, policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Support campus safety, security and risk management processes, including oversight of CCTV systems.
• Use data, feedback and incident trends to drive continuous improvement.{