Head of Boarding House (Girls)

Ballarat Grammar is one of regional Australia’s leading co-educational schools with a proud history dating back to 1877 and a flourishing community of over 1,900 students from 6 months to Year 12.

• Part-time or full-time position
• To commence January 2027
• On-site accommodation included

We are seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join Ballarat Grammar as a Head of Boarding House, responsible for creating a safe, supportive and vibrant home-away-from-home for boarding students. This key leadership role oversees the day-to-day operations of the House, provides exceptional pastoral care, and leads a dedicated team of boarding staff. Working closely with students, families and colleagues, you will foster a positive boarding culture that supports wellbeing, personal growth and student success.

The Boarding Community at Ballarat Grammar is comprised of five Boarding Houses and over 250 boarding students ranging from Years 7 – 12.  Each House has a residential Head of House and Assistant Head of House.  There are also other non-residential support staff engaged to assist students. 

At Ballarat Grammar, you will join a positive and collegial community that values innovation, professional growth and continuous improvement. In return, we offer career development opportunities, a supportive workplace culture and generous School fee discounts.

For further information about this position, please refer to the position description here or visit the Ballarat Grammar website.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience working with young people, with a focus on supporting their wellbeing.
• Extensive experience working within a School Boarding House environment.
• Ability to navigate and apply sound reasoning to complex and diverse issues.
• Well-developed organisational and administrative skills, including ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• A proven ability to work effectively, constructively and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to display compassion, patience and flexibility.
   

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

• Applications are to be submitted via the Ballarat Grammar Employment Portal 
• Please ensure you provide a current resume and a statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria within your cover letter.
• First round interviews may commence prior to the position closing date.
• For further information, please contact the People and Culture Team on 03 5338 0807 or hr@bgs.vic.edu.au for a confidential discussion.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4 September 2026

CHILD SAFETY AND WELLBEING COMMITTMENT

Ballarat Grammar maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse and actively implements measures to identify and manage any risks of harm to students within our school environment. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people are central and fundamental responsibilities of the School. We are firmly committed to fostering a child-safe culture that provides an environment where students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices heard in decisions that affect their lives. Ballarat Grammar values diversity and strictly prohibits any racist or discriminatory practices. All members of our school community share the responsibility to care for children and young people by promptly raising any concerns regarding their safety, promoting their wellbeing, and protecting them from all forms of harm or abuse.

As a Child Safe Organisation, employment with Ballarat Grammar is subject to current and satisfactory: 

• National (and international, where relevant) police check, and 
• Working with Children Check, and/or 
• Victorian Institute of Teaching registration