Employment

Melbourne Girls Grammar is about shaping the future. We are a people centric, aspirational, and collaborative organisation dedicated to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best educational professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of our Grammarians.

As an equal opportunity employer, MGGS upholds the principles of child safety, merit-based selection, equality, diversity, and procedural fairness. We follow a rigorous and transparent selection process to ensure we hire individuals who share the commitment to excellence. Every stage of our hiring process from application and selection to reference and pre-employment compliance checks is designed to identify highly motivated individuals who align with the School’s mission and values.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. You need to read these before applying.

Teaching Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and must hold a current Police Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar. Professional Support Staff 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 or VIT Registration as part of the recruitment process. 

All applicants must: 

  • Be eligible to work in Australia. 

Teaching applicants must: 

  • Hold or be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). 
  • Hold a current National Police Check, or be in the process of obtaining one. 

Professional Support Staff applicants must: 

  • Hold, or be willing to obtain prior to commencement, a current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee Type). 

School Policies 

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. You need to read these before applying.

Applications must be submitted via our Employment Portal by the advertised closing date. 

Please include: 

  • A cover letter outlining your suitability for the position; 
  • A current resume detailing your skills, experience and relevant qualifications; and
  • Contact details for three professional referees. 

Please note that referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. For teaching staff referee must be your current or most recent Principal or Deputy Principal for teaching positions. 

You will receive an email acknowledging that your application has been received, and we will contact you in the near future if you have been shortlisted for an interview.  

Emailed applications will not be accepted by the School. 

  • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview at the School. 
  • Interviews are conducted by a selection panel and include a member of the School’s leadership team.
  • Preferred candidate(s) will typically be invited to attend a second interview with the Principal.
  • For teaching positions, the second stage will generally include a classroom observation.  

All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, and verification of Working with Children Check Card or VIT Registration as part of the recruitment process. 

  • Candidates will be asked to provide consent for referee checks. 
  • A minimum of two professional references will be obtained. 
  • A current manager will be contacted for all positions. 
  • For teaching roles, a reference from your current Principal or Deputy Principal will be required. 

If you are the successful candidate:

  • A verbal offer of employment will be made to you. 
  • A formal written offer will be issued electronically via DocuSign. 
  • Following acceptance, candidates will receive access to the School’s onboarding portal to complete pre-employment documentation. 

Teaching staff may be required to provide evidence of qualifications and teaching experience, including but not limited to:

  • Academic transcripts 
  • Statements of service 
  • Employment contracts 

Teachers will be classified and placed on the appropriate salary scale in accordance the Melbourne Girls Grammar Enterprise Agreement – Schedule 1 – Teachers Rates of Pay.