LANGUAGE ASSISTANT (ITALIAN)

All enquiries regarding employment at Melbourne Girls Grammar can be addressed to employment@mggs.vic.edu.au or please call +61 3 +862 +200.


Melbourne Girls Grammar is looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and innovative Language Assistant to join our Languages Department and make a real difference in students’ language learning journeys.

As a native speaker of Italian, you will work alongside a passionate and professional team of educators to bring the Italian language to life. This exciting role involves supporting students in developing their oral and written expression, fostering cultural appreciation, and enriching their overall learning experience.

We are looking for someone who is:

A native Italian speaker with a strong command of the language;
Patient, energetic and engaging, with a genuine love for working with young people;
Qualified with a university degree in Languages (Italian);
Experienced in language teaching or as a language assistant, with a sound understanding of language pedagogy; and
Familiar with the VCE Italian curriculum and assessment requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inclusive, collaborative and supportive School community, where your contribution will have a direct impact on student outcomes and cultural understanding.

Further information and key position accountabilities are detailed in the Position Description.

If you are ready to inspire and empower the next generation of Italian speakers, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits of working at MGGS

Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.

At Melbourne Girls Grammar we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities (facilitated by you!). Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits. This position is located onsite at the Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra across the road from the Botanical Gardens.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety included below. You need to read these before applying.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes ****** offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.
How to Apply

Applicants must have working rights in Australia. Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment or be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check. All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, verification of Working with Children Check Card or VIT Registration as part of the recruitment process.

Applications close: +.00am Tuesday 2+ April 2025