Careers

Our valued staff play a key role in our College’s success and we are dedicated to attracting and retaining top professionals who are committed to inspiring young minds. We foster a collegial environment and supportive culture in which all teaching and operational staff can thrive. We encourage people who are driven and enthusiastic about their field of expertise and will actively participate in our MLC community to join us.

Who Works at MLC?

We are a passionate team of more than 500 full-time, part-time and casual professionals who work together towards two common goals: to make our school a fantastic place to work and to ensure MLC is a centre of learning excellence. We employ a diverse range of outstanding teaching, support, administration, grounds and maintenance staff, who live out our College Values of Integrity, Mastery, Enterprise and Justice.

Why Work at MLC?

Known as an innovator in the education sector, we understand the future of learning is exciting – but it also ever-changing. That is why we are continuously upskilling our staff by promoting their professional and personal development, providing quality best practice courses and programs. When you work at MLC, some of the other wonderful staff benefits you will experience, include:

Coaching and mentoring
Teacher exchange opportunities
Salary packaging options
Staff discounts on tuition fees
Deferred Salary Scheme
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Access to confidential counselling services
Access to school facilities
On-site parking provided
On-site café
Lunch provided (support staff only)
Well-equipped staff rooms
Notebook computer provided
Social club
Up to six additional paid Christmas/New Year shutdown days per year

Employee Assistance Program

MLC has an Employee Assistance Program available through Clear Minds, a subsidiary of Anglicare WA. Free confidential counselling is available for staff and their families for up to 6 sessions per year. Support can be accessed by calling 1300 114 446.

Enterprise Agreement

The MLC Staff Agreement 2022-2024 came into operation from 23 February 2023. Attached is a copy of the Agreement with the two Modern Awards it should be read in conjunction with: the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 and Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020 plus a summary of the National Employment Standards (NES).

View Agreement

Current Opportunities

Discover opportunities to join the staff at Methodist Ladies’ College:

Job Title	Job Type	Position Description	Applications Close	Apply Online
Home Economics Assistant	Permanent Full-Time	View Position Description	Interviews are commencing immediately	Apply now
Executive Assistant to the Principal	Permanent Full-Time	View Position Description	5pm Monday 5 June 2023	Apply now
Early Childhood Teacher	Permanent Full-Time	View Position Description	Interviews are commencing immediately	Apply now
Early Childhood Educators	Flexible Full-Time & Part-Time	View Position Description	Interviews are commencing immediately	Apply now

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for an advertised position, please visit Seek and include the following:

Covering Letter
Curriculum Vitae

Applications close at midnight (AWST) on the advertised closing date. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email, usually within four weeks of the closing date. Successful shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview. All applications are treated in strict confidence.

Methodist Ladies’ College reserves the right to fill a position by invitation, to re-advertise a position, or to alter the terms and conditions set out in the Job Description and any associated documents at any time prior to an appointment.

For online enquiries, please get in touch with our Human Resources team by emailing humanresources@mlc.wa.edu.au or phoning (08) 9383 0226. If you are interested in relief teaching opportunities, please send a letter expressing your interest and CV to relief@mlc.wa.edu.au.

Please Note: MLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have the legal right to work in Australia to apply for a position. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children in our care. Applicants will be required to hold a current Working with Children Card, undergo a National Police Clearance and adhere to the College’s Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy Statement, which can be found on our Policies page.

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Hear from some of our fantastic employees both past and present on why their MLC experience was rewarding and transformative in their professional and personal development and growth.

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