Careers
We are St Michael's
St Michael’s Grammar School is respected for its exceptional education and wellbeing programs, as well as its deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring.
We place great importance on attracting the best people, supporting their professional growth and fostering a strong, values-led culture where individuals feel connected, supported and able to do their best work.
Our Values
Dignity, Respect, Care and Compassion sit at the heart of our School community. These values guide how we work together, how we care for one another and how we support students and families.
They are lived out each day through our inclusive practices and our strong pastoral care approach.
Staff Benefits and Enterprise Agreement
Our recently updated Enterprise Agreement reflects our commitment to our staff and the value we place on their experience, contribution and wellbeing across both teaching and educational support roles.
Benefits for all staff
- Student tuition discount for eligible staff from commencement
- Salary packaging options through Maxxia
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 10 years, with additional leave accrued for continued service
- Ongoing professional development and networking opportunities
- Opportunities to represent St Michael’s at sector and professional events
- Paid opportunities to support student expeditions and tours locally, interstate and internationally
- An active Staff Association that provides regular social opportunities
Teaching Staff
- Above-average remuneration, with graduate teachers commencing at salary level 5
- Thirteen weeks of annual leave
- Thirty-nine weeks of teaching time each year
- Junior School teachers teach an average of 21 hours face-to-face per week
- Senior School teachers teach an average of 18.5 hours face-to-face per week
- As an ACS School, all sport takes place during the school week, with no weekend sport attendance required
Educational Support Staff
- Between 5.2 and 6 weeks of annual leave for non-teaching and management staff
- Above-average remuneration, with salaries typically exceeding Enterprise Agreement benchmarks
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
Wellbeing and Work–Life Balance
St Michael’s is a supportive and caring workplace, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and connection.
St Michael’s is one of Australia’s leading independent coeducational schools, educating more than 1200 students from Kindergarten to VCE. We acknowledge the Boonwurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which St Michael’s stands. We pay respect to their ancestors, elders and emerging leaders, and we are committed to reconciliation through authentic relationships and continued cultural learning.
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