About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Health Services to lead and shape the delivery of exceptional healthcare across our vibrant residential school community.

Living on campus (preferred, but all applicants considered), this is a unique leadership opportunity for a healthcare professional to combine strategic health care vision with hands-on operational expertise in alignment with best practice standards, school policies and legislative requirements. You will oversee multiple on-campus health centres, ensure the provision of high-quality, student-centred healthcare while fostering a culture of wellbeing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

With a passion for adolescent male health and wellbeing, strong clinical credibility and the ability to build trusted relationships across the community, you will contribute to health initiatives, risk management strategies, and provide expert leadership that supports the physical and emotional wellbeing of students and staff alike.

Key details:

• Full time, permanent position (residential preferred, with all candidates considered)
• Lead and mentor the Health Services team
• Provide responsive health care to full range of school programs, including sport

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
• Commitment to excellence
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by clarity and compassion
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to engage with students, families, colleagues and the wider community
• Deep interest in adolescent male health and welfare
• Proven knowledge and experience in managing clinical governance responsibilities, staff supervision, budgeting, quality improvement and health service delivery
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (HLTAID011 or equivalent)
• Accredited Anaphylaxis Management training (as per Ministerial Order 706)
• Demonstrated experience in allergy risk management and emergency anaphylaxis response
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with ability to build capacity in others
• High-level clinical competence with the ability to assess health presentations, manage clinical risk, make sound decisions under pressure
• Well-developed organisational, time management and IT skills (with knowledge of the MS Office suite)
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust, ethics and integrity
• Registered Nurse (Division 1) with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated experience as Registered Nurse Manager or in equivalent senior nursing leadership position in paediatrics/adolescent health or the education sector
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (essential)
• Postgraduate qualifications in Community Practice, Paediatrics, Health Management, Leadership, School Nursing, or a related discipline (highly desirable)
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• Current VIT / WWCC (Employee)

About Us

We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.

We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.

Key benefits:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development
• Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals
• Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
• Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

About Applying

For a copy of the position description, please copy the following link into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tuyl3DeycSq1EFlLzQrrECDKrEGHtDlM/view?usp=drive_link

Applications should be addressed to the Director of People and Culture, and include:

• cover letter
• CV
• details of at least 3 professional referees

Applications will be accepted via our website only.

Closing date: Wednesday 12 August 2026 (5pm)

Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.

Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.