Unlock possibilities at Launceston Church Grammar School – where every day is an opportunity to have a positive impact on the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding school in northern Tasmania. Our boarding house is like a home away from home – a safe haven for our Boarders where growth and friendship flourish.
We are looking to appoint a Boarding House Assistant – Girls to join our dynamic Boarding House team. You will work in a team environment to provide care to between 40-50 students aged between 10 and 19 years old. Working alongside other Boarding House Assistant’s, you will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our girl boarders within our Boarding House. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Boarding House, specifically the Girls dorm, while providing high-quality pastoral care to our students and contributing to their personal development and wellbeing.
At Launceston Church Grammar School, we are a community of students, staff, parents and alumni who are part of a strong heritage of educational excellence, dating back 175 years. Our staff are committed to fostering a nurturing environment that inspires intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and community engagement.
What we are looking for
- Heart for the wellbeing of young people with an empathetic approach to supporting them.
- Mentor to role model kindness, resilience, and integrity
- Positive, optimistic outlook
- Quick thinker and a problem solver
- Collaborative team player
- Sense of fun
Key Selection Criteria:
- previous experience working in a boarding house or educational environment (desirable)
- experience in dealing with children and / or young adults, which may or may not include residential experience
- knowledge of the operations of boarding facilities, would be an advantage but is not essential
- current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania), or be eligible for registration
- current National Police History Record Check, or be willing to obtain
- current first aid qualifications, or be willing to attain
- a current driver’s licence.
Rosters are across 7 days per week during school term time (at times may include school holidays) and typically include:
- One full duty, 3:15pm – 9am, per term week, Monday to Friday.
- Supervision duties, the equivalent of two full weekends per term, weekend shift varies.
- Overnight stays.
- Opportunities for additional casual shifts.
Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School.
Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School (General Staff) Enterprise Agreement.
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The Position Description, Application Form and Information for Applicants documents are available here.
If you’re ready to experience a fun and dynamic working environment, while making a profound and positive impact on our student boarding community, apply today!