Current Opportunities

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking expressions of interest from skilled, professional and proactive Maintenance Tradespeople to join the Facilities Team in a full-time capacity. Located in the heart of South Yarra and bordering the Royal Botanic Gardens, this position comes with many on-campus benefits including a café with staff discounts, access to the Artemis gym and swimming pool, fitness classes (yoga/pilates/boxing), professional learning opportunities, generous leave structures and a warm and welcoming culture.

Working across two campuses, the successful candidate will work with a team of Facilities staff to complete daily upkeep tasks as well as planned works, reactionary services as required and ongoing maintenance projects. The role is responsible for ensuring the grounds and buildings are well maintained as functional and inviting spaces for students, staff and visitors the School.

Ideal candidates will have a high level of service orientation, flexibility, initiative and the ability to contribute positively in a team environment. Specific trade specialties will be looked on favourably and be considered when delegating tasks within the team.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responding to and actioning daily work requests;
• Designing and constructing items for various purposes;
• Monitoring lighting, mechanical services and security;
• Setting up and packing down School functions and events;
• Maintenance of playgrounds, ovals, sports courts, garden beds and watering systems;
• Receipting and installing deliveries from suppliers;
• Assisting with waste management, pest control, spills and accidents, broken property and safety hazards.
• Producing compliance reporting and documentation;
• Conducting safety checks and audits and assisting in planned fire drills; and
• Other ad hoc maintenance tasks as directed by Facilities Manager or Principal.
   

 The successful candidate will have:

• A trade speciality (e.g. Carpentry, Electrical etc) is desirable but not essential;
• Minimum 3 – 5 years demonstrated experience in similar roles;
• Demonstrated experience working with power tools and relevant equipment;
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (including Word, Excel and Outlook);
• A strong safety focus and practical understanding safe work practices and OH&S procedures;
• High level attention to detail, accuracy and care;
• Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills
• Excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Current full Australian Driver’s License; and
• Current Victorian Working With Childrens Check (WWCC)
   

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a pre-employment medical assessment.

The successful applicant must be fit and healthy in order to undertake inherent requirements of the role unsupervised (including but not limited to strenuous activity, long periods of standing and walking, heavy lifting, the use of power tools, safe handling of toxic chemicals, driving vehicles and working at heights).

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• has zero tolerance for child abuse
• actively works to listen to and empower children
• has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
• is committed to providing a safe environment for all children

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.

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 14 May 2021.

Candidates will be considered as applications are received, so early submissions are recommended.

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of 3 referees. Please forward your application via email and addressed to:

The Principal
Dr Toni E. Meath
Melbourne Girls Grammar
86 Anderson Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141

employment@mggs.vic.edu.au

Employment Application Form

Position Description

We are seeking to appoint a Risk and Compliance Manager to join the Melbourne Girls Grammar Business Services team. This position reports directly to and works in conjunction with the Executive Director, Business Services and key stakeholders to manage, improve and oversee risk and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines.

This position is part time 4 days per week (0.80FTE) with flexibility regarding the days and hours of work. This position is a two-year fixed term assignment from the date of commencement, with a view to making a long term appointment based on business need.

The Risk and Compliance Manager will provide critical advice and guidance to the Principal, Executive Team, School Council and the broader staffing cohort on matters regarding risk management, compliance and occupational health and safety. They will stay up to date with legal and regulatory changes that affect the education sector and ensure that policies and procedures are reviewed and carried out to meet the School’s wide ranging compliance obligations.

Key deliverables for this role include:

• Ensuring the alignment of the School’s governance, risk and compliance frameworks with the overall strategic objectives.
• Providing assurance to the School’s key stakeholders in relation to overall compliance with the Non-Government School Registration Standards and related laws and regulations.
• Working with key stakeholders to ensure the School maximises strategic and operational outcomes using the compliance software (CompliSpace Assurance).
• Ensuring the timely and accurate preparations of risk reports for the Principal, Executive Team and School Council on a quarterly basis.
• Providing input and expertise on all risk, compliance and OHS issues.
• Leading a whole-school culture of OHS, risk awareness and compliance.
   

Key Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a way that converts complex compliance requirements into appropriate language that can be understood and followed.
• Demonstrated understanding of the difference between a school and a large for-profit organisation in approaching and managing compliance.
• High level understanding of enterprise risk management (ERM) concepts and applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines with which the School must comply.
• Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills to build and maintain effective and positive working relationships with immediate supervisors, colleagues and key stakeholders including officials.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of initiative and expertise with the ability to contribute positively in a values based environment. Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety and/or Risk Management, or other related discipline is required. Relevant work experience in a similar or related role including demonstrated ability to deliver on objectives is essential.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• has zero tolerance for child abuse
• actively works to listen to and empower children
• has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
• is committed to providing a safe environment for all children

How to Apply

Applicants must hold a current Employee Working with Children Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar.

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 30 April 2021.

Candidates will be considered as applications are received, so early submissions are recommended.

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of 3 referees. Please forward your application via email and addressed to:

The Principal
Dr Toni E. Meath
Melbourne Girls Grammar
86 Anderson Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141

employment@mggs.vic.edu.au

Employment Application Form

Position Description

We are seeking to appoint a Safety and Compliance Officer to join the Melbourne Girls Grammar Business Services team. This position reports directly to the Risk and Compliance Manager, and works in conjunction with the Executive Director, Business Services and key stakeholders to carry out the School’s overarching OHS, risk and compliance frameworks.

This position is part time working Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 3.00pm (negotiable).

The Safety and Compliance Officer will provide critical administrative, co-ordination and advisory support to the Principal, Executive Team, School Council and the broader staffing cohort on matters regarding risk management, compliance and occupational health and safety. They will stay up-to-date with legal and regulatory changes that affect the education sector and ensure that policies and procedures are reviewed and carried out to meet the School’s wide ranging compliance obligations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Administering the School’s risk and compliance software program (CompliSpace Assurance and LinkSafe Contractor Management).
• Managing and responding to all incident reports, and assisting the Risk and Compliance Manager to maintain the hazard risk register and associated controls.
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring safe work practices are developed and adhered to.
• Liaising with stakeholder groups, particularly Facilities, Human Resources and Business Services, to ensure risk, compliance and safety requirements and obligations are met to a high standard of excellence.
• Active contribution to OHS Committee meetings and regular reporting on areas of risk, safety and compliance.
• Providing input and expertise on all risk, compliance and OHS issues.
• Leading a whole-school culture of OHS, risk awareness and compliance. 

Key Selection Criteria include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a way that converts complex compliance requirements into appropriate language that can be understood and followed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines with which the School must comply, particularly the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 Victoria.
• Well-developed communication and inter-personal skills to build and maintain effective and positive working relationships with immediate supervisors, colleagues and key stakeholders including officials. 

The ideal candidate will have a high level of initiative and expertise with the ability to contribute positively in a values based environment. Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety is required. Relevant work experience in a similar or related role including demonstrated ability to deliver on objectives is essential.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Child Safety Statement: Melbourne Girls Grammar

• has zero tolerance for child abuse
• actively works to listen to and empower children
• has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• is committed to promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety for all children
• is committed to providing a safe environment for all children

How to Apply

Applicants must hold a current Employee Working with Children Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar.

Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 30 April 2021

Candidates will be considered as applications are received, so early submissions are recommended.

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of 3 referees. Please forward your application via email and addressed to:

The Principal
Dr Toni E. Meath
Melbourne Girls Grammar
86 Anderson Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141

employment@mggs.vic.edu.au

Employment Application Form

Position Description