Nurse

Caulfield Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base and Superannuation

PD opportunities

Free onsite parking

Health & Wellbeing activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Caulfield Grammar School – Wheelers Hill Campus in Melbourne, VIC is seeking a part-time School Nurse to join the Health Centre for a 12-month fixed term from January 2027 to December 2027.

The role provides first aid and health care management for students, supports wellbeing, and ensures compliance with school protocols. You will administer medications, maintain medical records, and collaborate with parents, staff and boarding houses. Part-time schedule Tue, Thursday and Friday.

Qualifications

• Current and relevant First Aid qualifications and ability to manage anaphylaxis/asthma emergencies in a school setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the school community.
• Strong computer literacy and administrative skills.
• Demonstrates discretion and maintains confidentiality.
• Willingness to obtain WWCC prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage health care issues in a timely manner.
• Administer and supervise medications according to guidelines.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, boarding staff and school staff about health matters.
• Document all health care provisions and incidents.
• Maintain up-to-date student medical records.
• Support maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Assist in school health programmes for students and staff.
• Model Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours.

Skills

First Aid

Anaphylaxis

Asthma management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

WWCC

Job description

Caulfield Grammar School – Wheelers Hill VIC

Caulfield Grammar school is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 students across 4 campuses, Caulfield Grammar offers a range of broad and balanced programs to our learners that empowers them to become people of character and contribution.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a School Nurse to join the Health Centre at our Wheelers Hill Campus.

The School Nurse is required to provide first aid and health care management to all students as well as provide support for the overall wellbeing of students whilst abiding by School protocol and procedure when providing first aid and health care management.

We have a part time (3 days a week – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), 12-month Fixed Term opportunities commencing January 2027 – December 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, treat, and manage all health care issues in an appropriate timeframe
• Administer and supervise appropriate medications within the schools’ medication guidelines
• Communicate with parents/guardians/boarding house and School staff regarding health care matters of students where appropriate
• Document all health care provision incidents including Accident/Incident Report Forms
• Maintain up-to-date student medical records
• Assist with the maintenance and allocation of medical equipment, first aid kits, supplies & medications, pharmacy orders & accounts
• Assist in School health programmes for students and staff
• Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours

Skills and Qualifications:

• Current and relevant certifications in First Aid Certificate / First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis / Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace would be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to the school community (students, parents/guardians, and school staff)
• Strong computer literacy and administrative skills
• Effective organisational skills and ability to use discretion to ensure confidentiality
• Hold, or be willing to obtain prior to commencement, a valid Employment Working with Children Check (WWCC)

For further information please see Position Description.

Why Caulfield Grammar School

Our culture is defined by the five values: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly. These values guide the way we work together with passion and authenticity based on our guiding principle of a Mind for Life.

For more information about pursuing a career of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visit our Employment Page.

• Competitive base and Superannuation
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Access to outstanding facilities and resources with free onsite parking
• Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:**********@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au