Senior School Nurse

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 2900 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student well-being and learning and develop courageous, creative, curious, ethical, persistent, reflective and strategic thinkers. PEGS promotes the safety, well-being and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).

The role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) is seeking a compassionate and capable Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you'll provide high-quality first aid and medical care to students while supporting their overall health and well-being. 

This is a full-time, fixed-term position from 6 October 2025 to 11 August 2026, based at our Keilor East campus, working Monday to Friday, 8am - 4.06pm during school terms. 

You will be a part of a supportive team, with a School Nurse also based at each of our Essendon and Moonee Ponds campuses.

There is also an opportunity to continue in a part-time position (one day a week) from 11 August 2026 to 11 December 2026, following the completion of the full-time contract. This is optional and open to any applicant interested in remaining in the role, in a part-time capacity. 

Previous experience within the school or education sector is desirable, and you must have eligibility to work in Australia and have a valid Working with Children Check.

Please see the position description for further details.

Benefits

• Paid school holidays
• Excellent professional development opportunities and staff wellbeing support
• Excellent work-life balance
• A collaborative team environment
• Excellent facilities and resources (including fitness facilities) 
• Competitive salary and salary packaging
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.  

Applications are due by 9am Thursday 26 June.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.