School Nurse - Sport First Aid Coordinator

One of Australia’s leading independent schools for boys, Scotch College is renowned for its innovation in teaching and learning and its commitment to offering a broad education to develop each boy to his full potential.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced School Nurse – Sport First Aid Coordinator to join our Health Services team. This role plays a key role in supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, with a particular focus on the Saturday sport fixtures and other sporting events.

With a strong emphasis on male adolescent health and sports medicine, this role provides timely clinical care, incident response and health administration to ensure a safe and supportive environment for students, staff and visitors to the School. Key to success in this role is the planning and delivery of health first aid services for the APS Saturday Sport Program, including concussion management protocols, first aid staffing schedules, health administration, and delivering high‑quality clinical nursing care to boys across the Junior School, Senior School and Boarders Health Centre.

Working hours for this role are Friday and Saturday, 8.00am-4.00pm, term time only.

The successful applicant will have:

• Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by integrity and compassion
• Ability to build positive relationships, trust and rapport with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community
• Exceptional organisational skills, with strong eye for detail
• Well-developed time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office and ability to work across range of IT systems
• Demonstrated capacity to maintain strictest confidentiality
• Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• First Aid qualifications (minimum HTLAID0011), Anaphylaxis and CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
• Familiarity with student wellbeing frameworks and child safety standards
• Relevant experience in school nursing, sports medicine and emergency care (desirable)
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) and Victorian Driver’s License

Some of the many benefits of working at Scotch College are:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
• Generous leave entitlements
• Staff wellness activities including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions and interest groups
• Access to extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

  
A position description can be found by copying the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rE3ZvxSGjBgPBz1dYfzKe05E1DsZMaWm/view?usp=sharing
  
Applications should be addressed to the Principal, and include a cover letter, CV and the full contact details of at least 3 professional referees.

Please note: applications will be accepted via our website only: https://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/working-at-scotch/current-opportunities/
  
Closing date: Friday 15 May 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