School Nurse
- Provide high-quality healthcare and support to students.
- Engage with students, staff, and parents to promote health and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate health records and assist in the operation of the Health Centre.
School Nurse
Melbourne Grammar School is seeking a School Nurse to provide high-quality healthcare and support to the students of Melbourne Grammar School. This role is suited to a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and includes a residential component, with private accommodation provided at our South Yarra campus.
The position reports directly to the Health Centre Manager and works collaboratively with the Director of Boarding, Heads of House, and other members of the boarding and wider school community.
The School Nurse engages closely with students, boarding staff, and parents, and liaises regularly with relevant stakeholders to support student health and wellbeing. The South Yarra campus has two Health Centre’s—one within the boarding house and one on campus—providing 24/7 nursing care during term time via a rostered team (including on-site and on-call coverage). An additional Health Centre operates at the Grimwade campus.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality nursing care, first aid, and health advice to students and staff and responding effectively to illnesses, injuries, emergencies, and day-to-day health needs.
- Support student health and wellbeing through the management of medical conditions, administration of medications and collaboration with parents, MGS staff, and external healthcare professionals.
- Participation in boarding house activities, and proactive support of student wellbeing and welfare.
- Maintain accurate and confidential health records, medication registers, and student health information in accordance with legal and professional requirements.
- Assist in the effective operation of the Health Centre, including managing first aid supplies and equipment, supporting immunisation programs, delivering staff training, and ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, and well maintained.
- Contribute to the wider school community by supporting camps, sporting and outdoor education programs, health education initiatives, and providing nursing services across Melbourne Grammar School campuses as required.
Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities
Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools that believes in the holistic education of young people. This role is based at our South Yarra campus where our Senior School welcome around 867 boys in Years 9 – 12 each day and our Wadhurst campus, comprises 406 boys in Years 7 and 8 where they make the transition from primary to secondary education in an environment designed with their needs in mind.
We believe that education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live. We engage talented people and want them to create possibilities for themselves and for others. Teaching and learning at Melbourne Grammar School strikes a balance between the best of traditional approaches and contemporary practice. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated teachers, outstanding resources and learning spaces purpose-built for young learners.
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Applying for the role
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Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026.
Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Please note, Melbourne Grammar staff must hold or be able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check
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