AddressAustralian Ballet School: Boarding Assistant (Casual)
Applications will be considered as they are received.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their documentation at their earliest opportunity
The Australian Ballet School has transformed young talent into elite performers of the future on a global stage for over 60 years. A significant part of the student experience at this extraordinary organisation is the opportunity for our regional, interstate and international students to board at our student residence Marilyn Rowe House. Located close to University of Melbourne, this role is recruited specifically to be part of a dynamic, diverse and skilled team who work collectively provide a residential community so that these secondary students are able to learn and train at the highest standards.
The roster for this role ensures the 24/7 requirements are filled with a range of shift options, weekdays, morning, afternoon, evening and weekend. A minimum shift is 3 hours. Our Boarding Assistants must have the capacity to complete sleepover shifts (paid as a set allowance). Accommodation is not provided with this role. A minimum shift is 3 hours.
The applicant must have experience working with adolescents and completed or working towards tertiary qualifications that complement an holistic approach the students educational, training and performance needs.
The successful candidate will:
- Thrive in a team and adopt a strengths based approach to students and colleagues
- Use initiative to proactively create an environment that ensures the students feel cared for as well as developing independent living skills
- A positive, solution focused approach whilst ensuring attention to detail and accurate approach to administrative and house management responsibilities
- Reflect on the Australian Ballet School values prior to applying and ensure they align with their own values
- Outstanding relationship building skills that promote connection, creativity, curiosity and learning
- Ensure all actions and behaviours within the boarding community are in accordance with the School’s Code of Conduct and Student Handbook
- Be responsible for continuing compliance with the School’s Child Safe Policy and adhere to all the requirements of Child Safety for the boarding students
- Have energy - actively engage, lead and create opportunities for connection, wellbeing and a culture for the students to thrive.
- Clear and articulate professional boundaries within a relaxed and homely environment
Qualifications & Checks
- Degree, Diploma in education or adolescent wellbeing role
- Current Working with Children Check
- First Aid certificate
- Current (national) Police Check
Child Safe Policy:
The Australian Ballet School has a zero tolerance approach to child exploitation and abuse. We uphold the right of all children to be safe and protected and adhere to both the National Principles of Child Safety and Victorian Child Safe Standards.
Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in the leadership, governance and culture of The Australian Ballet School through ongoing training and practice.
Children and young people in our care are informed about their rights and participate in decisions affecting them. We actively promote child safety to our families and community of supporters, audiences, contractors, volunteers and visitors.
How to Apply
Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check (Employee Type). All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, and verification of Working with Children Check Card as part of the recruitment process
Please email a cover letter and a copy of your resume directly to: Tamara Maddrell (Head of Boarding) at: *********@australianballetschool.com.au
