We're Hiring!

Employment Opportunities at MECS

We are very excited to have a number of incredible opportunities to welcome new staff to our team at MECS! 

See the MECS website for more details and how to apply.

https://www.mecs.vic.edu.au/employment/

Applicants must have a working with Children card and current Police Record Check.

MECS has a strict Child Safety Policy. The safety and wellbeing of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, MECS undertakes rigorous reference and background checking. Positions are not available to overseas applicants.

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date. MECS does not accept unsolicited agency approaches. We expect candidates to apply directly.

If you're passionate about working alongside young people but need a bit more flexibility in your week, one of these roles might just be for you.

Business Manager

Mount Evelyn Christian School is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person to join the Executive Team in the position of Business Manager. The Business Manager is appointed by the Board and reports to the Principal. The Business Manager is a member of the school’s Executive Team, with responsibilities to the School Board.

The Business Manager is to serve as the Executive responsible for the financial and business operations of the school. The Business Manager is accountable for contributing to and delivering the strategic vision of MECS in terms of its stewardship and provision of finances, financial and administrative activities and property development to achieve the intended educational outcomes.

Key requirements for the position include:

• Suitable qualifications (CA/CPA preferred);
  Excellent financial management and accounting skills;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the ethos and values of Christian education;
• High levels of organisational leadership skills;
• Experience in schools and/or not-for-profit organisations is desirable.

For enquiries, please contact Lo-arna Riches on 9738 6000 or lriches@mecs.vic.edu.au

Applications close Friday 7 June, 2024.

Contemporary/Jazz Piano Teacher

Mount Evelyn Christian School is seeking an experienced, passionate, enthusiastic and skilled piano teacher commencing as soon as possible. This is a fixed contract until the end of the 2024 school year and could suit a new graduate or an experienced teacher.

The applicant should be suitably qualified, have previous experience in a similar role and teach in a way that keeps students motivated and well organised. They must be able to teach piano in the genre of contemporary music, including jazz, improvisation, modern worship and other popular modern music genres. The successful applicant will be able to teach notation, theory and chord charts.

For enquiries, please contact Tristan Forrest on 9738 6000 or tforrest@mecs.vic.edu.au

Secondary Learning Assistant

Mount Evelyn Christian School has a part-time position (0.5 – 0.85 FTE) available for a Learning Assistant (Teacher’s Aide) in our Secondary School, commencing Monday 6 or 13 May, 2024.

MECS is looking for a Learning Assistant to join the growing Learning Support team in the Senior Secondary section of MECS. The role is to support one or two identified students in the Vocational Majors program (formerly VCAL) 3 days per week. The ability to build effective relationships is vital in this role, and some knowledge and/or experience of supporting students living with autism would be helpful. There is possibility for extension of employment to 5 days a week, supporting other students in the Secondary School.

For enquiries, please contact Karissa Esselbrugge on 9738 6000 or kesselbrugge@mecs.vic.edu.au

Applications close: 4pm, Friday 12 June, 2024.