Read position description (PDF) Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to achieve the School’s objectives. We are currently seeking a permanent full-time Head of Finance. The successful person will be responsible for achieving accurate and timely reporting of meaningful financial information; implementing sound financial controls and process improvements for Ascham School, Ascham Foundation, Ascham Building Fund, and the Ascham Scholarship Fund. To be successful you will possess the following Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Essential Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA) and relevant tertiary education Minimum 10 years’ experience in management finance/accounting roles High degree of leadership, initiative, drive and ability to work within time constraints. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with people both internal and external to the School. Strong personal values around the importance of achieving value for money, honesty, integrity and accountability. Ability to lead and mentor a highly engaged, high performing finance team, building a supportive and collaborative team culture Demonstrated management / financial reporting experience and working with/advising Senior Leadership Excellent documentation and presentation of financial modelling, including assumptions and data references. Experience and high level of competence in drafting business cases suitable for Board level Competence in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office suite of products and a thorough understanding of the operation of databases. Demonstrated skills and experience in process streamlining and workflow management Commitment to driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of positive change. Ability to interpret relevant legislation. Attention to detail and accuracy. A current First Aid and CPR Certificate. A valid Working with Children clearance. Desirable Experience using SAP Concur Solutions for invoice and expense management. Prior experience working with Non-Government Independent Schools or other Not for Profit organisations. Contract drafting and procurement experience. Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees by COB 31 March 2022 . Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

Read position description (PDF) An amazing opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual to take on the role of Kitchen Assistant, within our in-house Catering team. In this dynamic role you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and expand your kitchen skills and be involved in supplying a range of catering services throughout the School. We are seeking a permanent and casual term-time only role, so you will enjoy the majority of school holidays off and have a very unique work-life balance. You will be required to work a five-day roster, predominately Monday to Friday with some weekend work involved during term time. What do you need to succeed? Enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service A passion for healthy food and beverages (preferred) Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen and basic food preparation Previous experience in salad preparation and service will be advantageous School Certificate or higher A good understanding of Food Safety requirements Good communication skills Basic problem-solving skills Literacy and numeracy skills Good listening skills A valid Working with Children clearance. Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees. Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

Read position description (PDF) Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated, and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to achieve the School’s objectives. We are seeking a Permanent part-time School Counsellor to join our Ascham community. The role is for 3 days per week between Monday to Friday. This position has primary responsibility for supporting the social, emotional, psychological, and educational needs, learning, development, and wellbeing of students from Prep to Year 12 at Ascham. It has the potential to positively affect the entire community, including the 130 Boarders who reside on campus throughout the term. This will be achieved by contributing psychological expertise to the provision of a range of services including assessing the needs of individual and cohorts of students; individual counselling; group programs; parenting support; preparation of student management plans and independent learning plans; referrals to external specialists and facilitating professional learning for staff. The school counsellor will work closely within the counselling team whilst liaising with the Deputy Head, Head of Junior School, Head of Wellbeing, Head of Boarding, Learning Enhancement Team, and Year Coordinators. Essential Criteria: Tertiary qualification in Psychology Professional Psychologist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Eligibility for registration with Australian Psychological Society (APS) and other relevant professional bodies Previous experience working in school and boarding environments is highly desirable An overriding commitment to, and high aspirations for, student learning and holistic wellbeing Ability to innovate, develop and implement programs which meet students’ needs A commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds Ability to work effectively with highly sensitive and confidential matters A proven capacity to develop trust with students, parents and staff and guide the development and wellbeing of students Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to liaise and provide advice regarding student wellbeing to all levels of the School and to parents, guardians and wellbeing service providers A current First Aid and CPR certificate A valid Working with Children clearance. The successful applicant will enjoy: The experience of working in a dynamic, supportive and connected school An environment where ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported An attractive salary package and benefits Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees by COB 27 March 2022 . Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

Read position description (PDF) Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to achieve the School’s objectives. We are currently seeking a permanent full-time Head of Finance. The successful person will be responsible for achieving accurate and timely reporting of meaningful financial information; implementing sound financial controls and process improvements for Ascham School, Ascham Foundation, Ascham Building Fund, and the Ascham Scholarship Fund. To be successful you will possess the following Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Essential Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA) and relevant tertiary education Minimum 10 years’ experience in management finance/accounting roles High degree of leadership, initiative, drive and ability to work within time constraints. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with people both internal and external to the School. Strong personal values around the importance of achieving value for money, honesty, integrity and accountability. Ability to lead and mentor a highly engaged, high performing finance team, building a supportive and collaborative team culture Demonstrated management / financial reporting experience and working with/advising Senior Leadership Excellent documentation and presentation of financial modelling, including assumptions and data references. Experience and high level of competence in drafting business cases suitable for Board level Competence in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office suite of products and a thorough understanding of the operation of databases. Demonstrated skills and experience in process streamlining and workflow management Commitment to driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of positive change. Ability to interpret relevant legislation. Attention to detail and accuracy. A current First Aid and CPR Certificate. A valid Working with Children clearance. Desirable Experience using SAP Concur Solutions for invoice and expense management. Prior experience working with Non-Government Independent Schools or other Not for Profit organisations. Contract drafting and procurement experience. Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees by COB 31 March 2022 . Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

Read position description (PDF) An amazing opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual to take on the role of Kitchen Assistant, within our in-house Catering team. In this dynamic role you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and expand your kitchen skills and be involved in supplying a range of catering services throughout the School. We are seeking a permanent and casual term-time only role, so you will enjoy the majority of school holidays off and have a very unique work-life balance. You will be required to work a five-day roster, predominately Monday to Friday with some weekend work involved during term time. What do you need to succeed? Enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service A passion for healthy food and beverages (preferred) Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen and basic food preparation Previous experience in salad preparation and service will be advantageous School Certificate or higher A good understanding of Food Safety requirements Good communication skills Basic problem-solving skills Literacy and numeracy skills Good listening skills A valid Working with Children clearance. Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees. Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

Read position description (PDF) Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated, and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to achieve the School’s objectives. We are seeking a Permanent part-time School Counsellor to join our Ascham community. The role is for 3 days per week between Monday to Friday. This position has primary responsibility for supporting the social, emotional, psychological, and educational needs, learning, development, and wellbeing of students from Prep to Year 12 at Ascham. It has the potential to positively affect the entire community, including the 130 Boarders who reside on campus throughout the term. This will be achieved by contributing psychological expertise to the provision of a range of services including assessing the needs of individual and cohorts of students; individual counselling; group programs; parenting support; preparation of student management plans and independent learning plans; referrals to external specialists and facilitating professional learning for staff. The school counsellor will work closely within the counselling team whilst liaising with the Deputy Head, Head of Junior School, Head of Wellbeing, Head of Boarding, Learning Enhancement Team, and Year Coordinators. Essential Criteria: Tertiary qualification in Psychology Professional Psychologist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Eligibility for registration with Australian Psychological Society (APS) and other relevant professional bodies Previous experience working in school and boarding environments is highly desirable An overriding commitment to, and high aspirations for, student learning and holistic wellbeing Ability to innovate, develop and implement programs which meet students’ needs A commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds Ability to work effectively with highly sensitive and confidential matters A proven capacity to develop trust with students, parents and staff and guide the development and wellbeing of students Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to liaise and provide advice regarding student wellbeing to all levels of the School and to parents, guardians and wellbeing service providers A current First Aid and CPR certificate A valid Working with Children clearance. The successful applicant will enjoy: The experience of working in a dynamic, supportive and connected school An environment where ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported An attractive salary package and benefits Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees by COB 27 March 2022 . Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

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Careers
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We look to attract, develop and retain those who care deeply about girls’ education, and are dedicated to supporting our students under the Dalton Plan.

Working at Ascham

The expertise and commitment of Ascham’s teachers and corporate services staff are just two reasons why Ascham girls flourish during their time at School and beyond.

To ensure we maintain this successful dynamic, we look to attract, develop and retain those who care deeply about girls’ education, and are dedicated to supporting our students in their educational development under the guide of the Dalton Plan.

We post all current employment opportunities on this site and on Seek.

Current vacancies

The expertise and commitment of Ascham’s teachers and corporate services staff are just two reasons why Ascham girls flourish during their time at School and beyond.

The process

Below is a list of our current vacancies, which can also be found on Seek. Please ensure you read the position description for the role you are interested in, and you have prepared any documentation before you apply.

Please contact our Human Resources team with any queries.

Head of Finance

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Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to achieve the School’s objectives.

We are currently seeking a permanent full-time Head of Finance. The successful person will be responsible for achieving accurate and timely reporting of meaningful financial information; implementing sound financial controls and process improvements for Ascham School, Ascham Foundation, Ascham Building Fund, and the Ascham Scholarship Fund.

To be successful you will possess the following Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA) and relevant tertiary education
Minimum 10 years’ experience in management finance/accounting roles
High degree of leadership, initiative, drive and ability to work within time constraints.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with people both internal and external to the School.
Strong personal values around the importance of achieving value for money, honesty, integrity and accountability.
Ability to lead and mentor a highly engaged, high performing finance team, building a supportive and collaborative team culture
Demonstrated management / financial reporting experience and working with/advising Senior Leadership
Excellent documentation and presentation of financial modelling, including assumptions and data references.
Experience and high level of competence in drafting business cases suitable for Board level
Competence in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Office suite of products and a thorough understanding of the operation of databases.
Demonstrated skills and experience in process streamlining and workflow management
Commitment to driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of positive change.
Ability to interpret relevant legislation.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
A current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
A valid Working with Children clearance.

Desirable

Experience using SAP Concur Solutions for invoice and expense management.
Prior experience working with Non-Government Independent Schools or other Not for Profit organisations.
Contract drafting and procurement experience.

Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees by COB 31 March 2022. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

Kitchen Hand

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An amazing opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and hygiene orientated individual to take on the role of Kitchen Hand, within our in-house Catering team. In this dynamic role you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and expand your kitchen hand skills and be involved in supplying a range of catering services throughout the School.

This is a permanent term-time only role, so you will enjoy the majority of school holidays off and have a very unique work-life balance. You will be required to work a five-day roster, predominately Monday to Friday day shifts with some potential weekend work during term time. Start date negotiable.

What do you need to succeed?

Enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service
A passion for healthy food and beverages (preferred)
Previous commercial dishwashing experience in a high-volume kitchen, and basic food preparation
School Certificate or higher
A good understanding of Food Safety requirements
Good communication skills
Basic problem-solving skills
Literacy and numeracy skills
Good listening skills
A valid Working with Children clearance.

Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of two referees.

Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

Kitchen Assistant

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An amazing opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual to take on the role of Kitchen Assistant, within our in-house Catering team. In this dynamic role you will have the opportunity to demonstrate and expand your kitchen skills and be involved in supplying a range of catering services throughout the School.

We are seeking a permanent and casual term-time only role, so you will enjoy the majority of school holidays off and have a very unique work-life balance. You will be required to work a five-day roster, predominately Monday to Friday with some weekend work involved during term time.

What do you need to succeed?

Enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service
A passion for healthy food and beverages (preferred)
Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen and basic food preparation
Previous experience in salad preparation and service will be advantageous
School Certificate or higher
A good understanding of Food Safety requirements
Good communication skills
Basic problem-solving skills
Literacy and numeracy skills
Good listening skills
A valid Working with Children clearance.

Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees.

Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

School Counsellor (Maternity Leave Contract)

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Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated, and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to achieve the School’s objectives.

We are currently seeking a temporary part-time School Counsellor (Maternity Leave contract from May 2023 – October 2024) to join our Ascham community. The role is for 3 days per week between Monday to Friday.

This position has primary responsibility for supporting the social, emotional, psychological, and educational needs, learning, development, and wellbeing of students from Prep to Year 12 at Ascham. It has the potential to positively affect the entire community, including the 130 Boarders who reside on campus throughout the term. This will be achieved by contributing psychological expertise to the provision of a range of services including assessing the needs of individual and cohorts of students; individual counselling; group programs; parenting support; preparation of student management plans and independent learning plans; referrals to external specialists and facilitating professional learning for staff. The school counsellor will work closely within the counselling team whilst liaising with the Deputy Head, Head of Junior School, Head of Wellbeing, Head of Boarding, Learning Enhancement Team, and Year Coordinators.

Essential Criteria:

Tertiary qualification in Psychology
Professional Psychologist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Eligibility for registration with Australian Psychological Society (APS) and other relevant professional bodies
Previous experience working in school and boarding environments is highly desirable
An overriding commitment to, and high aspirations for, student learning and holistic wellbeing
Ability to innovate, develop and implement programs which meet students’ needs
A commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds
Ability to work effectively with highly sensitive and confidential matters
A proven capacity to develop trust with students, parents and staff and guide the development and wellbeing of students
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to liaise and provide advice regarding student wellbeing to all levels of the School and to parents, guardians and wellbeing service providers
A current First Aid and CPR certificate
A valid Working with Children clearance.

The successful applicant will enjoy:

The experience of working in a dynamic, supportive and connected school
An environment where ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported
An attractive salary package and benefits

Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees by COB 27 March 2022. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

School Counsellor

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Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated, and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to achieve the School’s objectives.

We are seeking a Permanent part-time School Counsellor to join our Ascham community. The role is for 3 days per week between Monday to Friday.

Essential Criteria:

Tertiary qualification in Psychology
Professional Psychologist Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Eligibility for registration with Australian Psychological Society (APS) and other relevant professional bodies
Previous experience working in school and boarding environments is highly desirable
An overriding commitment to, and high aspirations for, student learning and holistic wellbeing
Ability to innovate, develop and implement programs which meet students’ needs
A commitment to child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children with diverse needs and backgrounds
Ability to work effectively with highly sensitive and confidential matters
A proven capacity to develop trust with students, parents and staff and guide the development and wellbeing of students
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to liaise and provide advice regarding student wellbeing to all levels of the School and to parents, guardians and wellbeing service providers
A current First Aid and CPR certificate
A valid Working with Children clearance.

The successful applicant will enjoy:

The experience of working in a dynamic, supportive and connected school
An environment where ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported
An attractive salary package and benefits

Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees by COB 27 March 2022.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

Casual Ascham Holiday Academy

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Ascham is an independent girls’ school, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent and compassionate young women with a sense of purpose in the world. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school that provides a strong academic program within a warm, welcoming environment.

The Ascham Holiday Academy is an engaging and exciting holiday offering for students in Kindergarten to Year 6. Activities vary from arts and drama, to science, sport, baking, offsite excursions and much more. The AHA casual works during school holiday periods to assist the AHA manager in the successful delivery of the Ascham Holiday Academy. The AHA casual is responsible for assisting with the direct supervision of students, program development & delivery, organisation and supervision of activities, maintaining a safe and clean working environment and any other duty required by the AHA manager. This position requires the successful applicant to be available for the April, July, September and Christmas holiday periods.

An exciting opportunity for teachers to work casually in the school holidays running fun and engaging programs for students in Years K-6.

The Ascham Holiday Academy is looking for enthusiastic casual staff to join our team. The position is for school holiday periods only and involves the delivery of exciting and engaging holiday activities to students in Years K—6. The successful candidate will be available for up to 75% of each school holiday period and will be responsible for supporting the AHA manager in the creation and delivery of AHA programs.

Please apply via Seek with your cover letter, CV (please include WWCC & First Aid details) and the names and contact details of two referees by COB 27 March 2023.

Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have this information.

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Careers
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Working at Ascham

Current vacancies

The process

Essential

Desirable

What do you need to succeed?

What do you need to succeed?

Essential Criteria:

The successful applicant will enjoy:

Essential Criteria:

The successful applicant will enjoy:

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joining ascham to support our students

Careers at Ascham

Working at Ascham

Current vacancies

The process

Essential

Desirable

What do you need to succeed?

What do you need to succeed?

Essential Criteria:

The successful applicant will enjoy:

Essential Criteria:

The successful applicant will enjoy:

Become part of Ascham

Acknowledgement

Contact us

Quick links

Why Ascham

Learning

Living

Discovering

Enrolling

Connecting

Careers
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