About Toorak Careers

About Us

Toorak College is a thriving Independent School on the Mornington Peninsula and a proud recipient of The Educator's 2021 Employer of Choice Award.


Every staff member is committed to the personal and academic growth of our students. Through collaboration, professional development and the pursuit of continuous improvement, our staff play a critical role in empowering our students to thrive in their futures that await them.

Staff Benefits

As a staff member of Toorak College, you will enjoy:

  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  • A collaborative, innovative and dynamic work environment
  • Beautiful coastline campus on the Mornington Peninsula
  • Staff discount on tuition fees
  • Staff Wellbeing & Employee Assistance Programs
  • Support for Parents and Carers
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing
  • Smaller class sizes and outstanding support staff
  • Access to Health & Fitness facilities, such as the school gym, athletics track, walking groups and pilates classes
  • National and International Travel Opportunites
  • Staff Social Functions
  • Onsite cafeteria, well stocked Staff rooms and fabulous morning teas!

Commitments

  • Child Safety

    All staff at Toorak College are expected to take an active role and are well informed of their obligations in relation to Child Safety. The Toorak College Statement of Child Safety Commitment is incorporated in the Toorak College staff employment cycle from recruitment and reference checking to induction, 3 and 6 month probationary review processes and regular staff training and professional development. Employment with Toorak College is subject to School policies including the Child Safe policy, Code of Conduct and Statement of Understanding of Professional Expectations. Refer to the Toorak College Statement of Child Safety Commitment for further information.

  • Equal Opportunity

    Toorak College is committed to a learning and working environment that promotes positive wellbeing and support for all members of the School learning community. Our top priority is to ensure that the environment is free from discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), vilification, victimisation and bullying.Through our recruitment processes, we encourage as many applicants as possible to apply for roles within the School regardless of gender, cultural background or the existence of a disability. The skills, abilities and experience of the candidate are fundamental in all recruitment decisions. As part of our recruitment process, all employees and volunteers are screened (including Reference, Victorian Institute of Teaching and Working with Children checks).

Staff Testimonials

We are very progressive in what we do and I’m lucky to have the freedom to take risks. We are truly promoting and embedding digital technology skills to boost digital engagement for the students and open new doors to their future careers.

MR PHIL CAREW

HEAD OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES & INNOVATION

Some of my favourite memories have most certainly been formed on the various Beyond Boundaries journeys I have undertaken over the years; getting to know the girls outside the walls of the classroom and watching them grow through the challenges these adventures provide.

MRS LISA HAMILTON-SMITH

SECONDARY TEACHER

I feel very privileged to work here knowing that I am a part of the Toorak community and contributing to the history of this amazing School.


MRS EMMA JENSEN

HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS

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