Girls' & Women's Rugby Pathways Lead

Rugby Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Rugby Victoria is seeking a collaborative, player-centred leader to deliver its female State and Academy programs, develop coaches and support talented players across representative and senior pathways.

You will lead female State and Academy Head Coaches, coordinate programs, ensure inclusive access and evidence-based development, connecting to ARS Senior Women, Super W and national opportunities.

Qualifications

• Police Check, WWCC and Smart Rugby certification are mandatory.
• Desirable World Rugby Level 3 or higher or equivalent coaching accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver approved annual State and Academy plan with calendars, venues, budgets and risk management.
• Apply Victorian State Rugby Curriculum and connect regional hubs, development cohorts, VJRC girls’ U16/U18 competition, State squads and Academy activity.
• Coordinate State team preparation, Academy delivery and fixtures with administration and logistics.
• Support Head Coaches through consistent session standards, induction, mentoring and professional learning.
• Coordinate talent identification and evidence-based selection with feedback and development plans.
• Support girls’ retention and progression into senior women’s rugby and national opportunities.
• Coordinate qualified performance and welfare providers, monitor player load and safeguarding boundaries.
• Build relationships with clubs, schools, families, regions and pathway partners; report on participation and budget performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Coaching delivery

Program planning

Communication

Education

World Rugby Level 3 or higher

Coaching accreditation

Police Check

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Smart Rugby certification

Job description

Rugby Victoria is seeking a collaborative, player-centred leader to deliver its female State and Academy programs, develop coaches and support talented players across representative and senior pathways.

You will lead female State and Academy Head Coaches, coordinate programs, ensure inclusive access and evidence-based development, connecting to ARS Senior Women, Super W and national opportunities.