Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School offers high quality, non-denominational education to students from Kindy to Year 12 (co-education from Kindy to Year 6, girls only Years 7-12). Established in 1892, the School is one of eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland. The School aims to educate students to become confident, well-educated young women, girls and boys and we pride ourselves on providing a personalised, holistic education with a focus on academic excellence. THE OPPORTUNITY We’re excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and qualified Registered Nurse to join our school community on a fixed-term, part-time role commencing on the 8 October 2025 until the end of Term 2, 2026 . You’ll be working alongside another part-time nurse to provide full-time coverage, ensuring continuous care and support for our students and school community. Days and hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 7.30am – 3.30pm during school term periods. Student and staff wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. As a School Nurse, you’ll play a key role in promoting a safe, healthy, and supportive environment—responding to medical needs, managing health records, and offering care to students, staff, and visitors when required. This role is ideal for someone who brings energy, empathy, and professionalism to their work. While previous experience in a school or similar setting is a plus, it’s not essential. What matters most is your ability to: Accurately collect and maintain medical data Work independently and confidentl Use IT systems competently to manage health records and communications If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant school setting, we’d love to hear from you! WHAT YOU WILL BRING To be successful in this role, it is envisaged that you will be highly organised, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude, as well as ; Registered Nurse registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Current Senior First Aid Certificate, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Defibrillation Certificate Knowledge of legislation relevant to this position, including school nursing practice and adolescent healthcare Ability to manage day-to-day workflow in an efficient and flexible way, allowing for the many unscheduled interruptions that occur Demonstrated interpersonal skills, to liaise with students, staff and parents Ability to remain calm and to effectively manage a diverse range of student needs. Competent in the use of computers, Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn new systems. Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, mission and values is paramount to your success in this role. APPLY NOW If this sounds like you and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, click the APPLY NOW button via SEEK and provide a copy of your CV, two referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Deputy Principal, outlining your experience as it relates to this role. Please address the selection criteria - no more than two pages - as outlined in the Position Description, available via the link below or on the School’s website Careers | Ipswich Girls' Grammar School (iggs.qld.edu.au) . We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage. Please note that applications should be sent to us by close of business (5.00pm) Monday 8 September 2025. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to this date. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kerri Walsh on 0734544428, quoting Ref No. 1250805.
