Head of Sport

Padua Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation contribution

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Padua College in Brisbane is seeking a Head of Sport to lead our co-curricular sporting program and align it with the College's mission and strategic plan. You will provide strategic direction, oversee pathways and athlete development, and manage budgets and governance for a safe, inclusive and high-quality sporting experience for students. The role includes a permanent teaching position and a four-year leadership term.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership, Sports Management, Leadership or related field highly regarded.
• Demonstrated leadership in school sport, sports administration, education, community sport or similar complex organisation.
• Recognised coaching accreditation and/or demonstrated leadership in a school sporting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the College's strategic vision for sport, ensuring alignment with Mission, Values, Strategy and student development priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the sustained growth of the College's sporting programs and pathways.
• Develop and manage the annual Co-curricular Sport budget and ensure resources align with college priorities.
• Lead frameworks that support participation growth, athlete development, competitive excellence and positive student experiences.
• Establish governance, compliance and risk-management frameworks for safe and effective delivery of all sporting programs and events.
• Provide strategic leadership for workforce planning, coaching structures, succession planning and leadership development within the sporting program.

Skills

Leadership

Sports management

Strategic planning

Coaching accreditation

Educational leadership

Education

Teaching qualification (QCT registered)

Postgraduate in Educational Leadership

Postgraduate in Sports Management

Job description

Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1,500 boys.

We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.

Job Description

About the Role

The Head of Sport provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the College's co-curricular sporting program, ensuring sport is a cornerstone of the student experience and contributes to student wellbeing, character development, participation and excellence.The role is responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality, inclusive and sustainable sports program that aligns with the College's Mission, Values and Strategic Plan.

The successful candidate will be appointed to this role for an initial term of four (4) years, in accordance with Clause S2.13.1 for Middle Leadership. This appointment includes a permanent teaching position for the successful applicant.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the College's strategic vision for sport, ensuring alignment with the College's Mission, Values, Strategic Plan and student development priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the continuous improvement, sustainability and future growth of the College's sporting programs and pathways.
• Develop and manage the annual Co-curricular Sport budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with college priorities.
• Lead the development and implementation of frameworks that support participation growth, athlete development, competitive excellence and positive student experiences.
• Establish and oversee governance, compliance and risk-management frameworks that support the safe, ethical and effective delivery of all sporting programs, activities and events.
• Provide strategic leadership for workforce planning, coaching structures, succession planning and leadership development within the sporting program.

To review the full Position Description click here , or alternatively, go to our 'Employment' page on our website.

Why work for us?

As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

• Inclusive and Flexible Environment:We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional Development:We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
• Collaborative Culture:Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12.75% superannuation contribution.
• Salary packaging options.

Desired Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, with postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership, Sports Management, Leadership, or a related field highly regarded.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in school sport, sports administration, education, community sport, or a similarly complex organisational environment.
• Recognised coaching accreditation and/or demonstrated leadership experience within a school sporting or comparable sporting environment.

For any enquiries and more information about the role, please contact our HR team [e-mail] or on 07 3857 9999.

Candidates must submit their applications by 8am Friday 30 October 2026.

Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone’s responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.