Current Opportunities

Melbourne Girls Grammar’s world-class Artemis Centre was opened in 2017 and boasts modern facilities including a 25m swimming pool, multi-purpose court, Jump Start gymnastics room, 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 and Artemis Gymnastics program.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced professional to join the Artemis team as the Head of Gymnastics. This role is responsible for the year-round operation and promotion of Artemis Gymnastics, which includes managing the Foundation, JETs, and Tumbling programs as well as providing quality coaching and instruction to MGGS students and the wider community.  

Artemis Gymnastics offer recreational gymnastics programs for boys and girls aged 4 – 10 years, for both MGGS and non-MGGS students. The primary purpose is to inspire all students to lead a physically active and healthy life by teaching them fundamental movement skills in a fun, safe, inclusive and enjoyable space. The Head of Gymnastics will be responsible for leading the continued growth and development of these aims.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing and carrying out the daily operation of Artemis Gymnastics;
• Providing high quality gymnastics coaching;
• Managing and mentoring the cohort of casual gymnastics, cheerleading and tumbling coaches, including recruitment when required;
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to assist with meeting curriculum requirements;
• Assisting with the promotion and marketing of Program information to internal and external communities;

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum Intermediate Level Gymnastics Coaching accreditation;
• Minimum of 5 years’ gymnastics coaching experience;
• Demonstrated experience managing a gymnastics program or similar;
• A passion for gymnastics and providing opportunities and positive experiences for children to get involved;
• Strong organisational skills, a customer service orientation and flexibility with working hours;
• Current Gymnastics Australia Technical Membership
• Current HLTAID009 Provide CPR and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid qualifications; and
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check.

Please view the Position Description for further details about this role.

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

COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions

Melbourne Girls Grammar is respondent to the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions in order for us to meet our obligations under the Directions  and ensure school safety, we require that applicants for this position to provide us with evidence of their vaccination status in order to be eligible for employment unless otherwise medically exempted. COVID-19 Vaccination information is confidential and managed by the Human Resources team in accordance with the MGGS Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Principles.

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: 9.00am Friday 10 December 2021

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

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).

COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions

Melbourne Girls Grammar is respondent to the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions in order for us to meet our obligations under the Directions and ensure school safety, we require that applicants for this position to provide us with evidence of their vaccination status in order to be eligible for employment unless otherwise medically exempted. COVID-19 Vaccination information is confidential and managed by the Human Resources team in accordance with the MGGS Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Principles.

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 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

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a skilled, professional and proactive Maintenance Tradesperson 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.

The ideal candidate 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)
   

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).

COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions

Melbourne Girls Grammar is respondent to the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions in order for us to meet our obligations under the Directions and ensure school safety, we require that applicants for this position to provide us with evidence of their vaccination status in order to be eligible for employment unless otherwise medically exempted. COVID-19 Vaccination information is confidential and managed by the Human Resources team in accordance with the MGGS Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Principles.

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 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

Continuing its tradition for excellence in the education of girls, Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a talented and experienced educator to embrace the role of Teacher of Latin. Melbourne Girls Grammar has a strong tradition of teaching Latin and a healthy program, with over 80 students electing to study the subject in 2022. Students in Years 9 and 10 follow an accelerated program of study built around the Cambridge Latin Course. The VCE Latin curriculum is followed in Years 11 and 12.

The Teaching allocation for this position will be 0.60 – 1.00FTE and is subject to negotiation. The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified and have experience commensurate with the teaching of Senior Years Latin. Candidates who bring additional teaching methods are also desirable. This is currently a fixed term position for the 2022 Academic Year.

The successful candidate is dynamic and passionate about teaching Latin and enjoys working closely with colleagues to develop curriculum and teaching strategies across the Senior Years Programs. We value candidates with excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative disposition and the ability to maintain a positive and encouraging approach congruent with the mission of the School. Other attributes include confidence with a variety of classroom approaches, including the use of technology that support independent learning.

The notebook computer and our LMS are an integral part of the teaching and learning process at MGGS and it is expected that teaching and learning will incorporate their use along with other technologies available. Further information regarding the attributes of an MGGS Teacher can be found in the Position Description linked below. This position is located at the Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra. The salary for this position is as per Schedule 1 – Teacher Rates of Pay of the MGGS Enterprise Agreement 2020.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is respondent to the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions. In order for the School to meet its obligations under the Directions and ensure staff and student safety, we require that applicants for this position to provide us with evidence of their vaccination status in order to be eligible for employment unless otherwise medically exempted. COVID-19 Vaccination information is confidential and managed by the Human Resources team in accordance with the MGGS Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Principles.

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 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.

Applications close:  Thursday 2 December 2021

MGGS reserves the right to interview candidates prior to the advertisement closing date.

Please submit your application via email and 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

We seek a professional, highly organised and experienced Executive Assistant and Administrator for the position of Assistant to the Executive Director, Business Services.  This position is a senior support role within the Business Office and provides high quality executive assistant and administrative support to the Executive Director. This role also works collaboratively within the Business Office team to ensure accuracy, timeliness and delivery of outputs by the Business Office.

This position lends itself to someone who is solutions driven, brings a positive can-do attitude and naturally thrives in a fast-paced working environment by multi-tasking and prioritising workload efficiently and effectively.

Key deliverables for this role include:

• Operate as an executive assistant in the management of meetings and diary via Outlook and take a proactive approach to ensuring the Executive Director’s day runs on time.
• Take an active approach to supporting the Executive Director manage time to meet their daily, weekly and future deliverables.
• Provide administrative support including the preparation of Board and Committee papers and associated correspondence, including minutes to the Director.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of correspondence, documents and presentations for the Executive Director.
• Efficiently manage a large volume of incoming emails, calls from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide adhoc analysis, research and preparation of reports.
• Booking travel, coordinating insurance claims, maintaining petty cash, ordering office supplies, reconciling credit card transactions and general administration.
• Refine and develop appropriate systems, procedures and controls to enhance the delivery of outputs by the Business Office.
• Relief reception when required for front of house.

Essential skills

The ideal candidate is a talented individual with proven experience providing professional support at a senior executive level. You have highly proficient organsational and time management skills and will apply independent judgment to develop, plan and deliver diverse work projects.

We also seek a high level of service orientation and confidentiality, outstanding initiative and the ability to contribute positively in a team environment. Other essential skills include: attention to detail, advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills and experience with data entry within an accountancy package. A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is respondent to the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions. In order for the School to meet its obligations under the Directions, and ensure school safety, we require that applicants for this position to provide us with evidence of their vaccination status in order to be eligible for employment unless otherwise medically exempted. COVID-19 Vaccination information is confidential and managed by the Human Resources team in accordance with the MGGS Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Principles.

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 and valid Working with Children Check (Employee Type) or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar.

Applications close:  Wednesday 1 December 2021

MGGS reserves the right to interview candidates prior to the advertisement closing date.

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

Continuing its tradition for excellence in the education of girls, Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a knowledgeable, innovative and talented Language Assistant and native speaker of the Spanish Language to support the students and staff within the Modern Languages Department.

The position will work in collaboration with a team of dedicated teachers and colleagues to assist classes with oral expression and written language. You are patient, enthusiastic and passionate about working with students to broaden their language skills, increase their cultural awareness and boost their confidence. 

The following is essential: a native speaker of Spanish, a university degree in Languages (Spanish), experience as a language assistant or teacher, and familiarity with the VCE Spanish curriculum and assessment.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is respondent to the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions In order for us to meet our obligations under the Directions  and ensure school safety, we require that applicants for this position to provide us with evidence of their vaccination status in order to be eligible for employment unless otherwise medically exempted. COVID-19 Vaccination information is confidential and managed by the Human Resources team in accordance with the MGGS Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Principles.

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 Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee Type) or registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and current Police Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar.

Applications Close: 5pm, Friday 3 December 2021

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