Professional Benefits

At Lowther Hall, we recognise that a strong set of professional benefits is essential for attracting and retaining talented staff.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our team. These benefits go beyond salary, providing staff with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. By investing in our staff's success and happiness, we create a positive and productive school community, ensuring that our team is equipped and motivated to deliver the best possible education to our students.

Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA)

Teachers and School Assistants at Lowther Hall operate under the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA)which was negotiated for the commencement of 2024. Some key aspects to our EBA:

Low face-to-face ratio

Our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement reflects our commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and effective teaching by including a lower number of required face-to-face teaching hours than government schools.
  • In our Senior School, a Full Time Teacher (classroom) will teach a maximum of 16 hours and 30 minutes (Face-to-Face Teaching) per week. (Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2024 directs a maximum of 18.5 hours.)
  • In our Junior School, a Full Time Teacher (classroom) will teach a maximum of 19 hours and 10 minutes (Face-to-Face Teaching) per week. (Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2024 directs a maximum of 22.5 hours.)

Salary Packaging

As a not-for-profit organisation, Lowther Hall staff benefit from salary packaging opportunities to reduce their taxable income.
  • Staff can forgo pre-tax salary to pay for items such as cars, mortgage, and everyday living expenses.
  • Lowther Hall connects employees to leading company LeasePlus.

Feedback & Recognition

Our Feedback and Recognition Program was developed after consultation with our staff. The cyclical process provides opportunities to celebrate the wonderful work that all of our staff undertake, and to set goals for the coming year.
  • The process provides annual opportunities for feedback and recognition.
  • A key aim is to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful work undertaken by all staff.
  • Employees are assisted to set goals for the next 12 months, focusing on future growth and development.

Professional Learning & Development

As an organisation that has learning as its core business, it follows that the Professional Learning of staff is a priority!
  • All staff are provided with the opportunity to complete First Aid [Level 2] qualifications, as well as provided regular Professional Learning sessions on the appropriate responses to medical events such as anaphylactic and diabetes reactions.  
  • All teaching and learning staff are provided with Professional Learning days and workshops each term.
  • The School will fund professional development for staff that will assist them to carry out their role with increasing confidence and skill.

Employee Assistance Program

At Lowther Hall, we prioritise the wellbeing of our staff by providing access to professional support services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Confidential Support: Staff and their immediate families can access short-term, professional counselling for work or personal challenges.
  • School-Funded Service: This support is fully funded by Lowther Hall, ensuring staff can access it at no cost.

Employment Types

At Lowther Hall, staff are employed under three different types of employment arrangements to suit a range of professional and personal needs.

Full-Time

Part-Time

Casual

Where every staff member is respected, empowered, and provided with opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

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Staff Life at Lowther Hall

The staff experience at Lowther Hall reflects our core values of community and belonging.

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The Qualities of our Staff

In order to maintain our strong and positive staff culture, we have developed a list of qualities we look for when we recruit new staff.

Qualities of a Lowther Hall Staff Member

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Developing, recruiting and sustaining our most valuable asset – our staff – is of the utmost importance in fulfilling our educational mission. Become part of our professional, caring community of life long learners by applying for a position at Lowther Hall today.

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Discover more about what drives Lowther Hall by exploring our leadership team, strategic plan, and Qualities statements. These resources reflect our vision, priorities, and the principles guiding our community.

Qualities of a Lowther Hall Staff Member

A positive workplace enables our staff to create the best possible learning environment for our students. In order to maintain our strong and successful staff culture, we have developed a list of qualities we look for when we recruit new staff.
Qualities of a Lowther Hall Staff Member

Our Educators

Our educators are some of the State’s finest and work as an effective team to provide a personalised learning experience for every Lowther Hall girl.
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Our History

At Lowther Hall, we acknowledge the past as playing a vital role in the School’s development into the vibrant learning community we are today.
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Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
17 Leslie Road (PO Box 2081 Essendon West), Essendon
Victoria, 3040, Australia

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Lowther Hall acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which the School is situated, the Wurundjeri, Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways across the country where members of the School community learn, work and gather, recognising their enduring connections to these lands. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge that teaching and learning have been happening on these lands for many generations.