Current Opportunities

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a dedicated, engaging and experienced Teacher of Primary to join our Junior Years for Semester 1, 2025. The Junior Years Program integrates academic learning with social development, positive relationships, and an understanding of personal responsibility. Our curriculum is rich and diverse with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, developing fundamental skills for life. Our Learning Studios are flexible, learning spaces designed for the 21st century learner.  

We are seeking a committed and passionate educator who will play a vital role in creating flexible and engaging learning environments. You will have expertise in Numeracy and Literacy and an ability to lead curriculum planning with a desire to promote contemporary and dynamic learning for Prep to Year 4 classes. Teamwork is an essential element of working in our collaborative studios. 

The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of contemporary pedagogical approaches for Primary Years learners, experience in developing Curriculum and enjoy working with colleagues to create productive learning environments that engage all students. 

The notebook computer and our LMS are an integral part of the teaching and learning process at our School and it is expected teaching and learning will incorporate their use along with other technologies available to you. Knowledge and implementation of a variety of online and multimedia programs to support student learning is critical.  

Benefits of working at MGGS

Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.

At Melbourne Girls Grammar we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits. This position is located onsite at the Morris Hall Campus, 100 Caroline Street in South Yarra across the road from the Botanical Gardens.

If you are looking to work in a leading organisation with exposure to new technologies and you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please view the Position Description for details about the role, including key responsibilities, and apply below.

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 Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

• 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 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. 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.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 13 October 2024

The successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence of their qualifications and teaching experience. Documentary evidence can include but is not limited to:

1. Academic Transcripts;
2. Statements of Service;
3. Employment Contracts.

Click the link below to apply. Applications must include a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath, and a resume. 

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At Melbourne Girls Grammar, we believe that an exceptional education for life provides not only academic skills and attributes, but also emotional and physical wellbeing. Our sustained focus is therefore on making girls’ wellbeing central to the school experience. 
 
The Artemis Centre provides students at Melbourne Girls Grammar with a world-class purpose-built facility that celebrates holistic learning and provides a home for sport, fitness and wellbeing programs. The Centre boasts modern facilities including a 25m swimming pool, multi-purpose court, Fitness Hub with gym equipment, dance and yoga studio, outdoor seating amphitheater, Learning Commons and café with indoor/outdoor meeting spaces.   
 
Visit the Artemis Centre website to read more about our state-of-the-art facilities. 
 
Whilst the Artemis Centre is for the use of students during school hours, outside of these hours the Centre transforms into a community hub accessible to all. Offerings include swimming club, gymnastics and holiday programs and spaces within the facility for external hire. The Artemis Centre has established relationships with like-minded community organisations, clubs and service providers and since opening its doors in 2017 we have had elite level netball, AFLW and water polo programs use the facilities. 
 
Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking an experienced, proactive and passionate centre and aquatics Manager to support the operational and financial performance of the Centre’s facilities, whilst furthering the broader Artemis Strategy of creating welcoming, safe and inclusive sport and physical wellbeing programs.

The Artemis Centre and Aquatics Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operations, and overall management of the Artemis Centre and Aquatics Programs. 
 
The position is responsible for:  

• Facilities operations. 
• Pool management and operations.
• Management and delivery of high-quality aquatics programs. 
• Customer service, culture, and administration.
• Digital system management.

The Artemis Centre and Aquatics Manager will work closely with the Executive Director, Artemis Programs to support the operational and financial performance of the Centre’s facilities and programs to deliver leading sport and physical activity programs. 

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 
 
1. Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience at an Operations Manager level including Aquatics and pool management. 
2. Tertiary qualification in sports management, business management, sports science or relevant field. 
3. Demonstrated effective organisational, planning and time management skills and high attention to detail.  
4. Demonstrated experience and success leading a small to medium sized team, managing inductions, conducting staff training, providing staff performance feedback, complex problem solving, rostering and scheduling. 
5. Demonstrated experience in sport, fitness or recreational facilities management and/ or sporting event coordination.  
6. Demonstrated experience preparing, implementing and monitoring budgets. 
 
Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Coaches Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety included below. You need to read these before applying. 
 
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

• 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, 12.00am, Sunday 6 October 2024 
  
Applications will be considered as they are received, so earlier applications are encouraged. 
 
Please view the Position Description for details about the role, including key responsibilities, and click the link below to apply. Applications must include a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath, and a resume.  
 
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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).

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 Staff Code of Conduct, 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.

Click the link below to apply, applications must include a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath, and a resume. 

APPLY NOW