Current Opportunities

We seek a highly professional, collaborative, and energetic Alumnae and Community Engagement Co-ordinator to join the Melbourne Girls Grammar Marketing and Community Engagement team. This position reports to the Executive Director Marketing and Community Engagement and works collaboratively to create and cultivate relationships with diverse groups within our community

As a people person, you will delight in engaging with existing parents and previous students (Old Grammarians).  You will be meticulous in your organisational skills to ensure that communications are clear, encourage engagement, build awareness of our culture and programs, and build loyalty. You have the capacity to plan workflows, operationalise ideas, and exercise good judgement.

This role requires a person who understands the complexity of a School, the engagement people have across different stages, and the myriad personalities that go to make up a vibrant and diverse community.  You will have a proven ability to work as a collaborative partner across multiple functions within the School.  Also critical is the ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of the School – its values and strategic direction to ensure all engagement activities are aligned to fostering sustainable engagement with key stakeholders, specifically alumnae, parents, and friends. We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating opportunities for  connection across all ages, interests and backgrounds and that ultimately enable our community to celebrate its diversity and be inclusive.

Key deliverables for this role include:

• Create an annual Engagement Plan consistent with the overarching vision and strategy for MGGS in conjunction with the Executive Director Marketing and Community Engagement.
• Co-ordinate a program of value-added activities that build strategic and sustainable engagement with key stakeholders, specifically alumnae, parents, and friends recognising their diversity of interests and demographics so as to encourage inclusion and effective engagement.
• Work with the Executive Director, Marketing and Community Engagement to foster strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and our volunteer network, by providing administrational support and/ or assistance to the OG Society, PA Committee, Navy Blue Committee, and Auxiliaries.
• Co-ordinate alumnae reunions working to optimise attendance and encouraging ongoing engagement with the School Maintain a commitment to celebrating alumnae and their individual successes (profiles, and awards) including the administration of the annual Emily Hensley Award.
• Plan and deliver relevant communications to support the program of engagement activities, using appropriate channels including MGGS’s digital platforms, that promote MGGS to the community and encourage participation and engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of initiative and the ability to build rapport with a variety stakeholders of different backgrounds, age groups, and interest areas. As a team player they contribute positively with diplomacy and responsiveness. Tertiary qualifications in either the arts, business, marketing, or related field and/ or 5 or more years’ experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

If you enjoy a fast paced, team focused work environment that encourages and fosters new ideas and personal growth, then we would encourage you to apply.  Further information and key position accountabilities are detailed in the Position Description.

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

Applications close strictly 9.00am Tuesday 11 April 2023

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

Continuing in the School’s tradition of excellence, Melbourne Girls Grammar seek a highly professional, collaborative and energetic Student Enterprise Co-ordinator to join the Student Services team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Senior Years, the Student Enterprise Co-ordinator will be responsible for driving student learning opportunities, managing current and prospective partners, and leading community projects, services and activities. Effective project planning and events management experience will prove valuable. This highly motivated individual will have the ability to think strategically, the influence to inspire others and high-level relationship management skills.

Melbourne Girls Grammar has a strong history of fostering Enterprise skills and philanthropic mindsets in our students and the Student Enterprise Co-ordinator seeks to build on that proud tradition through effective leadership and management of the Student Enterprise Program.

This role is designed to generate and co-ordinate diverse student learning opportunities. This is achieved through the development and maintenance of a network of partnerships with relevant organisations and programs for students to volunteer, train, and build connections with. The Student Enterprise Co-ordinator helps to empower the students to build the enterprise skills to pursue their own personal and career objectives, like starting their own business, undertaking specific skills training, or applying for jobs, all while adhering to the School’s Christian traditions of charity and community.

If you enjoy a fast paced, team focused work environment that encourages and fosters new ideas and personal growth, then we would encourage you to apply, further information and key position accountabilities are detailed in the Position Description linked below.

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

Applications close strictly 9.00am Friday 31 March 2023

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

Do you love social media and content creation? Would you like to join a dynamic team at a well-established school in an inner-city location? Keep reading.

We seek a professional, collaborative and energetic Content and Social Media Co-ordinator to join the Melbourne Girls Grammar Marketing and Community Engagement team. This position reports to and works with the Marketing Manager to support the development and implementation of marketing communication strategies by overseeing the School’s content development, social media channels and the production of marketing collateral and publications. We are looking for an impactful communicator who has a proven ability to work collaboratively.  The selected candidate will need to quickly develop a deep understanding of the MGGS community, values and strategic direction to ensure all concepts and content are consistent with the School’s brand voice, style and tone. If you are passionate about creating and sharing high-quality content, this role could be for you!

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Coordinating and creating online content, including social media posts, videos, blog posts, and more.
• Managing social media accounts, responding to comments and community management.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders to produce and distribute content in a timely manner. Occasionally work with external suppliers including print and desktop publishers.
• Researching, sourcing, writing and editing engaging content that for our various audiences’ needs and interests.
• Managing and developing strong relationships with team members and with stakeholder groups to identify compelling stories that convey the voice of the School.
• Analyse data to measure the impact of MGGS content marketing and social media efforts, in conjunction with the Marketing Manager.

Is this you?

• You know social media and have an up-to-date knowledge of the latest & ever-evolving social media trends
• You are professional, organised and have a high level of initiative. You are proactive and can manage multiple priorities with strict deadlines.
• You have tertiary qualifications in either journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• You are a fanatic when it comes to correct spelling and grammar
• You enjoy a fast paced, team focused work environment that encourages and fosters new ideas and personal growth

If all this sounds like you, then we would encourage you to apply. Further information and key position accountabilities are detailed in the Position Description linked below.

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

Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday 2 April 2023

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 warm, passionate, and proactive Sports Centre Receptionist/Administrator to join the team. This role is known internally as the Artemis Services Co-ordinator, named for the Artemis Centre – our world-class Sports Centre. Working alongside a second Co-ordinator, this position is responsible for the daily administration and effective operations across the extent of our vibrant programs and facilities. This person is fundamental to building strong relationships with visitors, creating an inviting space and providing accurate and quality sports administration support to our Heads of Programs.

The Artemis Services Co-ordinator is the face of our front of house and centre operations – as such we are looking for a candidate who is solutions-focussed and who thrives off interacting warmly with customers and stakeholders. The role is a mixed bag with a combination of reception and customer service, supervision, co-ordination, administration, and decision making to ensure that an efficient service is provided to all internal and external users and the Centre is a safe place for all. The role will also support with the facilitation of our sports programs, however no prior sports knowledge or experience is required.

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 – named after the mythical goddess who represents strength and good health – 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. Artemis enables us to provide 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.

Upon commencement working hours will be:

Monday – Thursday: 2:30pm – 10:30pm

Friday: 12:00pm – 8:30pm

There is some flexibility with these hours, but the position is designed to cover the Artemis Centre’s extended operating hours.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily operations: opening/closing the facilities, setting up zones for bookings, monitoring activity zones;
• Front of house presentation and office management;
• Working closely with the Artemis Operations Manager on daily administrative duties, scheduling, aspects of facility maintenance and new staff/user inductions;
• Maintaining strong relationships with MGGS stakeholders, including students, staff, parents, Old Grammarians and external user groups;
• Supporting the design, creation and distribution of exciting, well written content including emails, blogs and newsletters;
• Maintaining a strong and positive culture that supports customer service, efficient operations and effective activity zone units;
• Managing internal and external facility and program bookings and schedules (Innosoft, Fusion).

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

Applications close: 9.00am Thursday 6 April 2023
Applications will be considered as they are received.

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. All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, 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 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 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’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