Learing and Development Co-ordinator

Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeks a motivated and highly organised Learning and Development Co-ordinator to join The Melbourne Girls Grammar Institute (MGGI). The MGGI is a global educational community hub, dedicated to innovation and leadership in education practices.

MGGI encourages participation in educational research, curriculum innovation, international outreach, and fostering educational excellence programs with a specific focus on girls’ education.

**MISSION**

We aspire to develop an educational network that advances the vision of Melbourne Girls Grammar as a leading school in girls’ education. Through research and innovation, we promote and support exemplary pedagogy.

**‍VISION**

In supporting the MGGS Mission we will foster a community of learners and partners who focus on observation, action, reflection and research.

By implementing considered evidence-informed models of learning we will promote and track learning growth.

**About the role**

The Learning and Development Co-ordinator is the main facilitator of professional learning opportunities for all staff at Melbourne Girls Grammar. This role is responsible for the end-to-end co-ordination of on-site professional learning and training events from planning to delivery. This role also leads the delivery of administrative functions by processing professional learning requests and maintaining records of professional learning undertaken. If you are passionate about learning and development and enjoy organising training and events, are a team player, and are super organised then we are keen to talk to you.

**Benefits of working at MGGS**

Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.

At Melbourne Girls Grammar we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities (facilitated by you). Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits. This position is located onsite at the Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra across the road from the Botanical Gardens.

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**.

**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