About BGS

Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar School is an Anglican School passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The School’s evidence informed teaching and learning strategy, supported by our in-house research centre, attract the best minds in education.

In addition to teaching staff, we have a large team of professional support staff who are experts in their own areas. These staff are a vital part of our dynamic School community and, alongside our teachers, strive constantly for what is best for the boys. Our professional support staff also have the opportunity to be involved in our co-curricular programs, working closely students, be that on the sporting field, on stage or otherwise.

The role

Working in this newly created role as our Project Officer provides you with a fantastic opportunity to support critical and innovative projects that impact the whole School.

Reporting to the Risk & Business Improvement Manager, the Project Officer plays a key role in overseeing and managing the workflow of a range of projects being undertaken at any given time. The focus of this fixed term opportunity is to lead the School's focus on digital transformation across ICT platforms and the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority accreditation process which will be undertaken in early 2026.

In order to thrive in this position and be successful in meeting the key result areas, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in successfully planning and delivering large projects within a complex environment covering scope, scheduling, delivery and budgeting.
• Experience leading and directing teams of internal staff and/or external contractors in order to successful delivery projects on time and budget.
• Experience in successfully engaging and influencing senior management and other groups of stakeholders, with the ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams to meet project deliverables.
• Experience and certification in formal project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMP, and Agile Project Management.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of the wider Corporate Services team.
• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing needs and requirements of the position.

A current Working with Children Check clearance and National Criminal Record check is essential for this position. Should you not have these, you would be expected to apply for them if you were successful in securing the position.

Note: this role works during term time and 5 (five) weeks during the term breaks. The position will be offered on a full time, fixed term basis for one year.

Why work for us?

• Join our supportive team and work with colleagues across the whole school.
• Opportunity to the lead the development and implementation of exciting and innovative projects.
• Balance work and life with time off during some of the School holidays.
• Work for an organisation that values your development.

We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff, by watching the short video below.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description or to apply, click on the link below to be redirected to our secure recruitment portal. For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via [email protected].

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.

Be quick! Applications close: 5pm, Monday 8 September 2025. Shortlisting and interviewing will commence prior to the application closing date as we'd ideally like the successful applicant to commence before the end of the term.

Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.