Current Opportunities

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Learning Assistant to join the Junior Years Campus.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Junior Years and Early Learning, you will support teaching staff and participate in activities that enhance the academic and social development of students in both indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Key responsibilities include supporting specific learning needs in main and cross-curricular subject areas, seeking opportunities to assist in building independent organisational strategies and encouraging independence. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with academic teaching staff and parents to develop personalised learning plans and student support strategies.

Qualifications and experience in education support, early learning experience and special/gifted education support are highly regarded. Essential attributes include excellent interpersonal communication skills, a passion for learning and the ability to maintain positive relationships.

The notebook computer and our LMS are an integral part of the teaching and learning process. Knowledge and implementation of a variety of online and multimedia programs to support student learning and development is highly desirable.

Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence 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

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

How to Apply

Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment or be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.

Applications close strictly 9:00am, Friday 2 December 2022

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of three 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

Position Description
Employment Application Form

The Artemis Centre is the epicentre of the wellbeing agenda at Melbourne Girls Grammar. We have a proud tradition of being at the forefront of girls participating in sport. The facility cements our proactive agenda of promoting diverse sporting opportunities and participation for all Melbourne Girls Grammar girls. Artemis Gymnastics operates out of Melbourne Girls Grammar as a Gymnastics Australia affiliated club and offers foundational programs to the MGGS community and wider Melbourne community.

The Cheerleading program at Melbourne Girls Grammar sees classes year-round with Term 1 being primarily an introduction to the program for students. Those who wish to continue with Cheerleading create a commitment to attend training and competitions as a full team throughout the year.

Artemis Gymnastics is seeking additional Cheerleading Coaches to deliver quality and engaging coaching, and lead classes for:

• The High School Level 1 Cheerleading team
• The afterschool gymnastics and tumbling classes (optional)

Session times for Cheerleading usually run for 1.5-3 hours each, and are scheduled in the mornings (Thursdays) and afternoons (Tuesdays). Coaches are rostered to work during the school term as well as during the school holidays – specific workdays and times will depend on the final roster, so applicants with flexible availabilities are preferred. Coaches may also be rostered on for various weekends throughout the year to attend the Cheerleading competitions.

Although there are currently no weekend sessions, Saturday classes may become available.

The successful applicant will have:

• High level interpersonal and problems solving skills with the ability to work in an inclusive, fun and productive learning environment;
• Excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills;
• A minimum of one years’ experience in coaching, although those with more experience will be highly regarded;
• USASF Coaching Qualification (minimum Level 1)
• Current Gymnastics Australia technical membership and Coaching Qualification (desirable)
• Sports Australia Community Coaching General Principles Course;
• Current HLTAID011 (003) Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 (001) Provide CPR certificate; and
• Current Victorian Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) or VIT Registration.

This position would suit intermediate to senior cheerleading coaches, however teachers in training or applicants with a background in dancing, acrobatics, or circus art, are welcome to apply.

Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence 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

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

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.

Applications close strictly 9:00am, Friday 2 December 2022
Applications will be considered as they are received.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their documentation at their earliest opportunity.

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of 2 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

Position Description
Employment Application Form

Melbourne Girls Grammar School seeks an experienced Head of Athletics who will be responsible for developing and managing a complete Run/ Jump/ Throw development pathway, providing quality athletic coaching and instruction to MGGS students.

The year-round program includes fundamental skill development programs (run / jump / throw / land) through to delivery of recreational, competitive and performance pathways founded on the provision of quality athletic development coaching and instruction to Melbourne Girls Grammar students.

Reporting to the Head of Sport and Coaching, this position requires effective co-ordination and mentoring of coaches and athletes involved in Athletics performing at the highest level.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, and as part of a team, to plan for all associated sporting events and engage successfully with key stakeholders to set, evaluate and continuously revise the pathways of Athletics performance.

The Head of Athletics will be responsible for:

1. Student wellbeing, development, and performance.
2. Program and competition operations, team management, and administration.
3. Coaching of the MGGS Athletics (Track & Field, Cross Country and Triathlon) Program within GSV (Girls Sport Victoria), SSV (School Sport Victoria), AV (Athletics Victoria) and AA (Athletics Australia) competitions.
4. Positive leadership of people and culture, and delivery of a well-rounded program that emphasises enjoyment, long-term participation, age-appropriate development and supporting students to be their best.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of understanding with budgets and administration of sports programs, negotiation skills with key stakeholders, conflict resolution skills, parent communication and team player approach, excellent organisational abilities and written and oral communication skills.

Professional presentation and experience in managing and supervising a team effectively are essential.

Specialist skills required:

• Level 3 / 4 accredited athletics coach with a minimum 5 years’ experience leading a program
• Proven experience in coaching athletes (State / National Age/ Open qualifiers)
• Successful campaign delivery at a State/ National/ International level
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR/Resuscitation Certificate
• Athletics Australia Member

This position is located in the Merton Hall Senior School Campus at 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence 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

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

How to Apply

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

Applications close strictly 9:00am, Friday 9 December 2022

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of three 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

Position Description
Employment Application Form

Melbourne Girls Grammar is an independent school just a stone’s throw from the city and is the only private boarding school in the heart of Melbourne. Located on the edge of the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Yarra River, the School is within easy walking distance to Melbourne’s CBD including the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Flinders Street Station and Federation Square.

‘Every Student – Every Day’ is the foundation upon which all of our wellbeing structures and supports are based. The Boarding House exists only to provide access to a valuable education that would otherwise be inaccessible. We are a well-resourced residence and we are proud of our ability to be responsive to the individual, the cohort and ever-changing needs of today’s youth.

Our academic and residential boarding school routines are designed to best suit adolescent girls within a community living environment. Boarding school students learn to be accountable for managing their own life. In practical terms, this provides preparation for adult life after school.

We invite applications from warm, friendly, organised and committed individuals for a number of part time residential Boarding House Supervisor roles. These roles include supervising, guiding and supporting boarding students from Years 7 to 12, as well as running activities, transporting students, maintaining areas of the Boarding House and some light administration.

Part Time Residential Boarding House Supervisors

• Working around 24 hours per fortnight, on a rotating roster.
• Overnight stays are required in the Boarding House, during the week and some weekends.
• Meals and accommodation are provided during term weeks.
• Perfect for applicants who are working or studying, as shift times can usually fit around your other day-time activities.

We are looking for applicants with:

• A down-to-earth, personable nature and ability to build strong relationships with students;
• Maturity, strong judgement and diplomacy skills, and the confidence to be a role model in a primary position of care;
• Demonstrated ability to identify the needs, aspirations, and challenges that face young people;
• Passion and interest in pastoral care and mentoring young people;
• Strong safety mindset, and commitment to child safety;
• Previous work experience working with young people; and
• Flexible availabilities during the week and weekend.

These positions would suit current undergraduate or post graduate students, or individuals with a background in residential care, education, adolescent health and wellbeing or youth work.

Essential qualifications:

• Victorian Employee Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain), or VIT Registration;
• HLTAID009 CPR and 011 Provide First Aid Certificates (or willingness to obtain); and
• Full Victorian Drivers Licence

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence 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

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

How to Apply

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

Applications close strictly 9:00am, Friday 9 December 2022

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of three 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

Position Description
Employment Application Form

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a community-minded Chaplain to join our vibrant community. The Chaplain inspires and promotes social service and action across the student community by generating and coordinating diverse student learning opportunities. 

In alignment with the School’s Mission and Strategic Plan the Chaplain supports the School to embed the Anglican faith and Christian values through inclusive and invitational opportunities that recognise and respect the diversity of community and achieved through promoting and facilitating service and action.

This position brings passion and energy to building engagement with volunteering and service organisations and causes to enable students to give their time and effort in support of others and build a service and action youth leadership program.

This position works with the School community of staff, students, families and Old Grammarians and provides pastoral care support and Chapel services in conjunction with the Senior Chaplain.

A successful candidate will have Chaplaincy skills and experience while also contributing to students’ Service Learning through maintaining and building connections with social service and volunteering partners in the community.

If you have a passion for education and enjoy making a difference in the community, then we encourage you to apply.

Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence 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

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

How to Apply

Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment or be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check.

Applications close: 9:00am, Friday 9 December 2022

Applications must include a covering letter, resume and a completed employment application form including the details of three 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

Position Description
Employment Application Form

Melbourne Girls Grammar’s world-class Artemis Centre was opened in 2017 and boasts modern facilities including a 25m swimming pool, multi-purpose court, Fitness Hub with gym equipment, dance and yoga studio, outdoor seating amphitheatre, Learning Commons and café with indoor/outdoor meeting spaces. The Artemis Centre enables MGGS to provide a wide variety of programs including Artemis Gymnastics, Artemis Aquatics as well as Artemis Holiday Clinics and other resources that underpin our proactive approach to student wellbeing.

Visit the Artemis Centre website to read more about our state-of-the-art facilities.

Artemis Aquatics enables our community to become the swimmer they want to be, by providing high quality coaching and learning experiences in water safety and skill development. We are committed to providing an enjoyable, safe and healthy environment in which our swimmers can develop their skills and self-confidence for a lifelong affinity with the water. We deliver classes and squad programs to suit a range of ages and abilities, and to cater for personal growth and development within a clear and progressive pathway.

We are seeking Learn To Swim (LTS) Teachers who are looking to join a growing program. Depending on availabilities and rostering, a number of casual positions will be available with preference being given to applicants with flexible availabilities across Monday to Saturday.

Ideal candidates will be passionate about swimming, and will inspire all students to be the swimmer they want to be. They’ll be knowledgeable about current swimming trends and best practice, as well as personable and warm. In collaboration with the Head of Swimming and Learn To Swim Co-ordinator, the LTS Teachers will assess participants to ensure allocation into appropriate lessons and levels, establish strong bonds with swimmers and their families, and foster opportunities for students to grow and develop their skills.

Minimum requirements:

• ASCTA Swimming and Water Safety Teacher accreditation, and/or AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety.
• Sports Australia Community Coaching General Principles Course (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or VIT registration.
• Current First Aid HLTAID011 (003) & CPR HLTAID009 (001) qualifications (or willingness to obtain).

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence 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

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.

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

Applications will be considered as they are received.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their documentation at their earliest opportunity.

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

Position Description
Employment Application Form