Head of Sport

Padua College, Kedron; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation contribution

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Job summary

Padua College Kedron invites applications for Head of Sport. The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the school’s co-curricular sporting program, fostering wellbeing, character development, participation and excellence.

The appointment includes a permanent teaching position and runs for an initial four-year term. The successful candidate will lead budget management, workforce planning and safeguarding frameworks to ensure inclusive, high-quality sport across Years

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership experience in school sport or education.
• Proven ability to develop sustainable sport programs and pathways.
• Experience in budget planning and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision for sport aligned with mission and values.
• Oversee sustainability, growth and governance of sporting programs.
• Manage annual Co-curricular Sport budget and resources.
• Develop frameworks for athlete development and participant growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Coaching accreditation

Education

QCT registration

Postgraduate in Educational Leadership

Tools

Sports program governance

Job description

About Us

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.

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.

Why work for us?

• 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.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12.75% superannuation contribution.
• Salary packaging options.

Skills and Experiences

• 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.

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.