School Health Officer
We are seeking a diligent and energetic School Health Officer to support the health and wellbeing of our students at our Middle and Senior Schools. This is a full-time, fixed-term position commencing on 21 July 2025 and concluding on 19 September 2025, with standard working hours from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the School Nurse in Charge, the School Health Officer will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the School Nurses and delivering a high standard of care to all students.
Context
Melbourne Grammar School is a leading Independent School, educating some 1,800 students from Prep to Year 12 across three campuses. With a commitment to professional development and wellbeing, staff are provided with the resources and environment they need to do their best work. The contribution made by each staff member is recognised and their achievements are acknowledged and celebrated; our strong ethos and School values underpin everything we do.
You will:
- Provide first aid and health care to students who may be involved in an accident, sustain an injury or develop an illness during the school day
- Manage regular student medications
- Provide ongoing health care to any students with an existing health related illness or injury.
- Complete administrative tasks required to support the health centre.
- Audit and replenish school based First Aid kits, including those utilised on yard duty and off-site events
- Liaise with parents and staff about student health concern.
Appropriate educational qualifications are Bachelor of Nursing or recognised equivalent, or Paramedic-related qualifications. This is a term time only position and is primarily based in South Yarra, with some travel to our Caulfield and Port Melbourne campuses.
Applying for the role
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Applications close Tuesday 1 July 2025.
Please note, Melbourne Grammar staff must hold or be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check
Applicants should familiarise themselves with Melbourne Grammar Schools Child Safety policies and procedures and the values available on our website.
For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via employment@mgs.vic.edu.au
Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.