About Trinity Grammar SchoolOne of Australia's leading independent schools for boys, Trinity Grammar School, Kew is renowned for its innovation in pedagogy, exceptional teaching and facilities.  We offer broad curricular and co-curricular programs and are committed to the highest levels of student wellbeing. Staff who work at Trinity Grammar School are provided with genuine opportunities for career growth and progression in their field of work and are enjoy excellent standards in relation to their working environment and conditions of employment.The OpportunityWe are seeking a qualified and compassionate School Nurse to provide high-quality health care and wellbeing support to students and staff. This is a part-time, term-time only, ongoing position. Working as part of a collaborative school community, the School Nurse will assess and manage illnesses, injuries and medical conditions, maintain health records and care plans, administer medications, and respond to emergency health needs.The successful applicant will work closely with students, families, staff and external health professionals to promote a safe, supportive and healthy learning environment and promoting student wellbeing. This role also includes participation in the School’s Outdoor Education and Camp programs.The RoleAs the School Nurse, you will provide expert first aid and health care support to students, staff and visitors, including the assessment and management of illnesses, injuries, medical conditions and wellbeing concerns. You will oversee student health records, individual care and management plans, medications, immunisations and emergency response procedures, while promoting a safe and healthy school environment.Working collaboratively with families, staff and external health professionals, you will support student and staff wellbeing across the School, including excursions, camps, sporting events and Outdoor Education programs. The role also delivers first aid training, maintains medical and training equipment, and contributes to health education and professional development initiatives within the School.Some duties you will be involved with but not limited to include:Key responsibilities include:Providing first aid assessment, treatment and nursing care for students and staff.Managing student health records and maintaining confidential medical information.Developing and monitoring Individual Health Care Plans, Anaphylaxis Management Plans and Asthma Management Plans.Administering medications and ensuring compliance with medication management procedures.Supporting students with chronic medical conditions, disabilities and complex health needs.Liaising with parents, caregivers, medical practitioners and allied health professionals regarding student health matters.Responding to medical emergencies and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.Monitoring and managing communicable illnesses and supporting infection prevention practices.Maintaining medical supplies, first aid equipment and emergency response resources.Attending camps, excursions, sporting events and other school activities as required.Providing health education and promoting student wellbeing initiatives.Supporting staff training in first aid, anaphylaxis, asthma management and emergency response procedures.Contributing to child safety, risk management and student wellbeing programs.Preparing reports, maintaining compliance documentation and supporting health-related policy development.What we are looking for:You are a qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in first aid, school health services, or a similar setting. You bring strong organisational skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to build trusted relationships with students, families, staff and health professionals.You thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail. A commitment to student wellbeing, workplace health and safety, and the School’s values is essential, along with current nursing registration and a Working with Children Check.Essential RequirementsCurrent nursing registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of AustraliaExperience in first aid, school nursing or a comparable healthcare environmentStrong communication, organisational and problem-solving skillsCurrent Employee Working with Children CheckCommitment to fostering a safe, healthy and supportive school communityHow to Apply To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button to be redirected to our secure online recruitment portal. Submit your Cover Letter and CV addressed to the Principal, Mr Adrian Farrer.For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via: employment@trinity.vic.edu.au  Applications close 10pm Sunday 18 October 2026 and should include:A one-page cover letter, and a curriculum vitae with contact details of three refereesPlease download the position description for a more detailed outline of this role’s responsibilities and associated performance outcomes.Child SafetyTrinity Grammar is a school where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered and is committed to ensuring child safety. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat very seriously all allegations and concerns. In line with this commitment to child safety, the School has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse. Trinity requires all employees to have a Working with Children Check or VIT registration, to comply with its Code of Conduct, and to complete regular training in child protection matters.School Nurse Position Description

School Nurse

  • Part time (0.68FTE) role
  • School holidays off
  • 2027 start

About Trinity Grammar School

One of Australia's leading independent schools for boys, Trinity Grammar School, Kew is renowned for its innovation in pedagogy, exceptional teaching and facilities.  We offer broad curricular and co-curricular programs and are committed to the highest levels of student wellbeing.

Staff who work at Trinity Grammar School are provided with genuine opportunities for career growth and progression in their field of work and are enjoy excellent standards in relation to their working environment and conditions of employment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate School Nurse to provide high-quality health care and wellbeing support to students and staff. This is a part-time, term-time only, ongoing position. Working as part of a collaborative school community, the School Nurse will assess and manage illnesses, injuries and medical conditions, maintain health records and care plans, administer medications, and respond to emergency health needs.

The successful applicant will work closely with students, families, staff and external health professionals to promote a safe, supportive and healthy learning environment and promoting student wellbeing. This role also includes participation in the School’s Outdoor Education and Camp programs.

The Role

As the School Nurse, you will provide expert first aid and health care support to students, staff and visitors, including the assessment and management of illnesses, injuries, medical conditions and wellbeing concerns. You will oversee student health records, individual care and management plans, medications, immunisations and emergency response procedures, while promoting a safe and healthy school environment.

Working collaboratively with families, staff and external health professionals, you will support student and staff wellbeing across the School, including excursions, camps, sporting events and Outdoor Education programs. The role also delivers first aid training, maintains medical and training equipment, and contributes to health education and professional development initiatives within the School.

Some duties you will be involved with but not limited to include:

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing first aid assessment, treatment and nursing care for students and staff.
  • Managing student health records and maintaining confidential medical information.
  • Developing and monitoring Individual Health Care Plans, Anaphylaxis Management Plans and Asthma Management Plans.
  • Administering medications and ensuring compliance with medication management procedures.
  • Supporting students with chronic medical conditions, disabilities and complex health needs.
  • Liaising with parents, caregivers, medical practitioners and allied health professionals regarding student health matters.
  • Responding to medical emergencies and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
  • Monitoring and managing communicable illnesses and supporting infection prevention practices.
  • Maintaining medical supplies, first aid equipment and emergency response resources.
  • Attending camps, excursions, sporting events and other school activities as required.
  • Providing health education and promoting student wellbeing initiatives.
  • Supporting staff training in first aid, anaphylaxis, asthma management and emergency response procedures.
  • Contributing to child safety, risk management and student wellbeing programs.
  • Preparing reports, maintaining compliance documentation and supporting health-related policy development.

What we are looking for:

You are a qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in first aid, school health services, or a similar setting. You bring strong organisational skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to build trusted relationships with students, families, staff and health professionals.

You thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail. A commitment to student wellbeing, workplace health and safety, and the School’s values is essential, along with current nursing registration and a Working with Children Check.

Essential Requirements

  • Current nursing registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
  • Experience in first aid, school nursing or a comparable healthcare environment
  • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Current Employee Working with Children Check
  • Commitment to fostering a safe, healthy and supportive school community

How to Apply 

To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button to be redirected to our secure online recruitment portal. Submit your Cover Letter and CV addressed to the Principal, Mr Adrian Farrer.

For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via: employment@trinity.vic.edu.au 

Applications close 10pm Sunday 18 October 2026 and should include:

A one-page cover letter, and a curriculum vitae with contact details of three referees

Please download the position description for a more detailed outline of this role’s responsibilities and associated performance outcomes.

Child Safety

Trinity Grammar is a school where the dignity of each person is recognised, respected and fostered and is committed to ensuring child safety. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and will treat very seriously all allegations and concerns. In line with this commitment to child safety, the School has put in place policies and procedures to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to promote child safety, prevent child abuse and set up processes to properly respond to allegations of child abuse. Trinity requires all employees to have a Working with Children Check or VIT registration, to comply with its Code of Conduct, and to complete regular training in child protection matters.