Why join Loreto Toorak?

Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. At the heart of our culture is our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities, and access to wellbeing programs.

 Current Opportunities

Our Values
Please click here to find more about our value. 

Our People
Hear from our people and discover what it is like to work at Loreto Toorak

Our Strategic Plan
To find out more about our School’s current and future planning, please refer to our Strategic Plan.

What We Offer

Professional Learning and Development
Nurturing the growth and development of our staff, we offer many opportunities for career advancement and professional growth and development. Whether you are an experienced leader or starting your career in education, we provide coaching and mentoring designed to help you thrive. Our staff are actively encouraged to participate in external professional development conferences, join industry associations, and build valuable networks within the wider Loreto community and externally. Additionally, we offer financial support and study leave for eligible staff to pursue formal postgraduate studies. All new staff partner with a “New Starter Buddy” assisting their smooth transition into our school community. Individualised support is also available to provisionally registered teachers to progress to VIT full registration.

Health and Wellbeing
Our dynamic wellbeing program enables our staff to thrive personally, professionally and spiritually and builds a sustainable culture where staff feel connected, respected and valued. Wellbeing program is designed to support both your physical and mental health, offering a wide variety of activities and initiatives. There is something for everyone to engage in and thrive. All staff have access to our onsite gymnasium, and every term we hold a range of gym programs including bootcamp, spin classes, learn to lift and yoga. Café Mandeville is open daily to all staff serving discounted barista made coffee, lunches and snacks in a modern and comfortable café setting. Connect with colleagues over morning tea served by the School every Wednesday. Our beautiful gardens, Chapel and outdoor spaces provide all staff with a lovely environment to snack, or reflect and take some time out from their day. We also have a Nurse onsite daily and access to free flu immunisation program. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides all staff with confidential, short-term counselling and support for personal or professional challenges, ensuring you're never alone if going a challenging time.

*Please find our Wellbeing Framework here.

Facilities
We are proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities that provide the perfect environment for academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. Our modern, purpose-built campus is designed with the latest technology and resources to support every aspect of staff development. From interactive classrooms equipped with educational tools to specialised science, art, and design labs, we offer a dynamic learning experience that encourages curiosity and fosters innovation. Our classrooms are spacious, bright, and adaptable, ensuring that every lesson, whether hands-on or digital, is engaging and impactful. Additionally, our beautiful and well-maintained outdoor spaces including provide a peaceful environment for staff to work in. With thoughtful design and attention to detail, our campus is a place where staff can flourish professionally and personally.

Remuneration and Leave Benefits
 Loreto Toorak believe that a fair and comprehensive remuneration package is essential to fostering a motivated, productive, and happy workforce. We are committed to offering competitive pay and benefits to ensure our employees are rewarded for their hard work and dedication. Our staff are engaged under the provisions of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement or the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award and we are pleased to offer above CEMEA/Award conditions including

  • 15 days’ Personal Leave (Pro Rata For Part Time Staff)
  • 16 Weeks’ Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Pre-natal Leave
  • 4 Weeks’ Paid Partner Leave
  • Portable Long Service Leave and Personal Leave within the Victorian Catholic Schools Network
  • Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
  • 17.5% Leave Loading
  • 50% Discount on Tuition Fees For Dependent Children
  • Nightly Camp Allowance
  • Salary Sacrificing & Salary Packaging
  • Catholic Super Insurance

Recruitment & Selection Process

Loreto Toorak is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and respected. Loreto Toorak collects personal information about you during the recruitment process in order to assess your application for employment with us. We collect, use disclose and store personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Applications should be lodged by the closing date and include:

  • Cover letter outlining your suitability for the position
  • Current resume detailing your skills, experience, and qualifications
  • Two professional referees’ contact details. For Teachers one referee must be your current or most recent Principal

Employment is subject to the following requirements:

  • Eligibility to work in Australia
  • Current and valid registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching or Working with Children Check (Employee) and/or a National Police Check
  • Loreto Toorak is a Child Safe organisation with a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children, with a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children in our care. Successful candidates will be required to support the School’s Child Safety policies and procedures and commit to their implementation in writing upon commencement.
  • Completion of any additional pre-employment checks to support our commitment to Child Safety and to recruiting the highest quality employees
  • Ideally applicants will hold current and valid First Aid and CPR qualifications

Shortlisting and Interview
Shortlisted candidates are contacted to arrange a time to meet with the selection panel for interview. The selection panel will typically comprise the Hiring Manager and 1 to 2 other panel members from our leadership team. The preferred candidate/s shortlisted from the first interview will typically be invited for a second interview. For some roles, an interview with our Principal will be required.

Reference Checks
Loreto Toorak will seek your consent to contact your nominated referees. A minimum of two professional reference checks are undertaken for all positions. A member of the selection panel or HR team will discuss your application with your nominated referees. For all teaching positions a reference from your current Principal will be required.

Offer of Employment
Upon successful completion of reference checks and approval by the Principal, a verbal offer will be made to the preferred candidate. A written offer of employment and onboarding documentation will be sent electronically to the candidate for review and signature, typically within 48 hours of a verbal offer being made.