Employment

We are launching an exciting recruiting campaign for our Community Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic Events Coordinator. Are you a go-getter and just kicking off your career in Events? We would love to hear from you.

The Events Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, administration and delivery of the School’s key events, alumni reunions and community outreach programmes.

This position will work closely with the Community team here at Launceston Church Grammar School, as well as building working strong relationships with our wider Grammar community, and other key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma or certificate in tourism and hospitality, communications, public relations, business administration or a related field (desirable).

• Have previous experience coordinating accurate and timely events successfully, including details, stakeholder engagement and management.

• Have knowledge of administrative procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures.

• Have strong interpersonal skills including an open and friendly disposition and the ability to listen effectively.

• Actively look for ways to help people and have a good sense of humour.

• Have exceptional communication skills, specifically around event management and community engagement, and the ability to build strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• A current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania)

This position is a permanent full-time position (1FTE). Other part-time arrangements may be considered.

Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School. Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.

To apply please include a 1-page cover letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for this position, as well as a current Resume.

For any questions, please contact People and Culture at 6336 6004 and email your application to recruitment@lcgs.tas.edu.au.

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We are launching an exciting recruiting campaign for our Community Team here at Launceston Church Grammar School. We are looking for a Head of Community to join our continually growing team in 2023.

The primary purpose of the Head of Community position is to enable exceptional, strategic community engagement and leadership. This role will work on developing and implementing strategies to enhance national and international community experience, optimise enrolments and maximise brand awareness at Launceston Church Grammar School.

The Head of Community will work closely with the Head of Advancement/Philanthropy and the Senior Leadership team in the delivery of the School’s Strategic Directives.

The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience related to Business, Communications and/or Marketing;

• Experience in an educational setting or not-for-profit fundraising sector for at least 5 years (highly desirable);

• A working knowledge of independent schools in Australia;

• Strong interpersonal skills including an open and friendly disposition and the ability to listen effectively;

• An ability to engage in complex project management, including multiple concurrent projects, and the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders;

• Exceptional and proven leadership skills in a complex academic and business environment with high level stakeholders and multiple and competing service deliverables;

• A good sense of humour;

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to adapt these to a diverse range of stakeholders and contexts; and

• A current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania).

This position is a permanent full-time position (1FTE).

Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School. Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.

To apply please include a 1-page cover letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for this position, as well as a current Resume.

For any questions, please contact People and Culture at 6336 6004 and email your Expression of Interest to recruitment@lcgs.tas.edu.au.

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Executive Assistant – Compliance

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate person to join our team as an Executive Assistant – Compliance.

This position is responsible for ensuring high level, smooth and efficient executive support across a number of departments at LCGS, as well as to the Senior Executive team and the Board. Responsibilities are broad and changeable in nature ranging from providing executive assistance, coordinating meetings, compliance with appropriate policies and procedures, Board assistance and other compliance requirements.

This role is ideal for you if you

• • Enjoy working with people.
• • Enjoy a fast paced, collaborative and dynamic environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• • Are an excellent communicator and able to quickly develop professional relationships across our school and community.
• • Have a sense of humour, enjoy having a bit of fun at work and enjoy providing superior executive support.
• • You are efficient and get things done, and like to streamline processes and ways of doing things.

You will have

• • Relevant qualifications such as a Bachelor Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma of Business or Business Administration, or Certificate IV in Business or Business Administration
• • Extensive relevant experience in similar position.
• • Well-developed knowledge and expertise in executive support, including experience coordinating confidential and sensitive matters.
• • A strong ability to exercise initiative, judgement and discretion.
• • Highly developed and positive communication and interpersonal skills including liaison, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• • Previous experience in an Education /School setting (desirable)
• • Proven ability to conduct research and compile summary reports.
• • The ability to prepare written documents that are clear, accurate and concise and in accordance with compliance and administrative requirements.
• • Sound knowledge of the workings of a school at executive level, or proven ability to quickly acquire the level of knowledge required.
• • A proven capacity to communicate and collaborate with people at all levels within a school or organisation.
• • Current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania), or be eligible for registration; and

• • Current National Police History Record Check, or be willing to obtain.

Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School.

Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School (General Staff) Enterprise Agreement. The Position Description, Application Form and Information for Applicants documents are available for download below:

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Applications will close on Monday, 27th March 2023.

Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding community where global learners and leaders are nurtured, challenged and inspired to serve and shape our world with courage, curiosity, creativity and compassion.

At our Junior Campus, learning takes place in beautiful environments that promote play, discovery and creative exploration. We are an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) inform our practice. Learning is a holistic experience that integrates social-emotional, physical and cognitive development of the children in our care.

We are looking for an experienced and caring Teacher to join our Junior Campus team in a permanent full-time capacity, other part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate. We are also looking to fill some fixed-term, maternity leave positions as well.

Applicants will have:

• tertiary qualifications in Education,
• current registration with the Tasmanian Teacher’s Registration Board, or be eligible for registration,
• current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania) or be eligible for registration.
• sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum as it relates to the teaching of Primary Education,
• previous experience teaching within a Primary School environment is preferred
• previous experience in an IB Primary Years Programme school will be highly regarded,
• demonstrated high-level communication skills,
• confidence in the use of technology and a willingness to embrace it to enhance learning,
• personal attributes including dependability, adaptability/flexibility, integrity, concern for others, cooperation, initiative, achievement/effort and attention to detail.
• are committed to supporting the well-being of children,

All our staff participate in events, activities and co-curricular programs as well as undertake professional duties and meetings as required.

Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School.

Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to the appointment.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School (Teachers) Enterprise Agreement.

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Our Junior Campus is located in East Launceston. There is no better place to live and teach than in Launceston in 2023. Learn more at www.livelaunceston.com.au

Applications close when the position is filled.

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, professional and enthusiastic person to join the Launceston Church Grammar School team as our School Counsellor and/or School Psychologist on a part-time fixed-term contract.

The School Counsellor and/or School Psychologist works to provide a proactive and supportive counselling service that supports and enhances student and family well-being. This position plays an important role in fostering our students’ well-being and overall mental health. This includes but is not limited too:

• Providing professional and direct advice and services such as counselling, mediation, advocacy, advisory and information for schools, students, families/caregivers.
• Responding, assisting and providing support to the School in response to critical incidents and other emergencies.
• Working with students and families across all grades from pre-kinder to Grade 12.
• Maintaining high ethical standards and work in accordance, for example, with mandatory reporting requirements.

The School Counsellor/School Psychologist is responsible for the management of a caseload and is expected to exercise independent professional judgement to resolve complex problems or issues. The School Counsellor/School Psychologist must be aware of the community nature of an independent school and be confident and competent to coordinate this service within the context of an Anglican school.

School Counsellor will have the following:

• Degree in Social Work from a recognised University, Institute of Technology, College of Advanced Education or equivalent accreditation from a recognised overseas institution (essential)
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (essential)

The school Psychologist will have the following: 

• A Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) approved/accredited program of study such as 4 year Bachelor of Psychology with Honours or equivalent
• Registration as a psychologist (General) with the PsyBA through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Essential criteria: 

• A current Driver’s Licence – A current (open) driver’s licence.
• Previous experience working in an Education /School setting, ideally an Independent School environment
• Previous experience working with children and adolescents
• Highly developed, effective and positive communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• A strong ability to exercise initiative, judgement, and discretion.
• Current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania), or be eligible for registration, and
• Current National Police History Record Check or be willing to obtain.

Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School. Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to the appointment.

The position is covering leave for an 8-week period in Term 2, 2023, it is a term-time role only. This is a part-time position, we are ideally looking to fill 0.8FTE, however, we may consider alternative part-time arrangements for the right candidate. The position will commence on Monday, 24 April 2023 (Week 1, Term 2), however, may be required prior to this date for a detailed handover.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School (General Staff) Enterprise Agreement and will be dependent on skill and experience.

The Position Description, Application Form and Information for Applicants’ documents are available below;

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Applications will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Employment opportunities are listed and advertised on relevant digital platforms. All employment and HR enquiries may be directed to our Director of People and Culture, Ms Deenie Campbell on +61 3 6336 6000 or via hr@lcgs.tas.edu.au

If you are interested in relief teacher work, please send a copy of your current resume via email to hr@lcgs.tas.edu.au and in your email please indicate:

• if you are interested in relief work at the Junior Campus (EL to Grade 6); or
• if you are interested in relief work at the Senior Campus (Grade 7 to 12); and
• provide details of your availability.

If you are interested in casual work in one of our School Services department areas (Administration, Community Engagement, Educational Support, IT, or Property) please send a copy of your current resume via email to hr@lcgs.tas.edu.au and in your email please indicate:

• your area of interest; and
• provide details of your availability.

The School is committed to the principles of the Australian Childhood Foundation Safeguarding Children Program. This commitment includes the provision of a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and requires all employees, volunteers and visitors to model and encourage exemplary behaviour that protects students from harm.

Employees must possess and maintain a current Working with Vulnerable People registration and undergo a satisfactory National Police History Record check. We undertake several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children in our care. This includes reference checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.