Rowing Logistics Co-ordinator

Melbourne Girls Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Girls Grammar's Rowing Program takes a holistic approach to student development, grounded in the School’s values. This role coordinates logistics and operations to ensure training, regattas and activities run safely and efficiently.

While primarily focused on logistics, the successful candidate may also provide coaching and supervision. Reporting to the Head of Rowing, you’ll manage equipment, transport and safety within a vibrant, inclusive rowing community.

Qualifications

• Must hold Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.
• CPR (HLTAID009) and First Aid (HLTAID011) certifications required.
• Rowing Australia NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation.
• Community Coaching Essential Skills Course completed.
• Current Victorian Licence (Full).
• Medium Rigid (MR) - Heavy Vehicle Licence.
• Current Victorian Recreational Boat Operator Licence.
• Experience in rowing operations and equipment management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for rowing training sessions, regattas, camps and program activities.
• Manage transportation, preparation, storage and maintenance of rowing boats, trailers, oars and equipment.
• Safely tow rowing trailers and transport equipment between venues.
• Provide practical operational support during training sessions and regattas, including boat rigging, launching and retrieval.
• Conduct equipment safety checks and support compliance with the Rowing Safety Management Plan.
• Provide coaching and student supervision support when required.

Skills

Highly organized

Proactive

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Rowing ops knowledge

Education

Victorian Employee Working with Children Check

CPR (HLTAID009)

First Aid (HLTAID011)

Rowing Australia NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation

Community Coaching Essential Skills Course

Current Victorian Licence (Full)

MR - Heavy Vehicle Licence

Victoria Recreational Boat Operator Licence

Job description

• Flexible hours across Monday to Sunday, including early mornings and weekends

The MGGS Rowing Program takes a holistic approach to student development, grounded in the School’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Courage and Self-discipline. Rowing Staff play a key role in supporting students to perform at a high standard both on and off the water, within a vibrant, positive and inclusive rowing community.

Reporting to the Head of Rowing, this role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of the logistical and operational requirements of the rowing program, ensuring equipment, transport, training sessions, regattas and rowing activities are delivered safely and efficiently.

While the primary focus of the role is logistics and operations, the successful candidate may also provide coaching and student supervision support from time to time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate logistics for rowing training sessions, regattas, camps and other program activities.
• Manage the transportation, preparation, storage and maintenance of rowing boats, trailers, oars and associated equipment.
• Safely tow rowing trailers and transport equipment between training and competition venues.
• Provide practical operational support during training sessions and regattas, including boat rigging, launching and retrieval.
• Conduct equipment safety checks and support compliance with the Rowing Safety Management Plan.
• Provide coaching and student supervision support, when required, in line with the MGGS Model of Rowing.
• Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities.

About You

• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated.
• Experience safely towing trailers and transporting rowing boats and equipment.
• Knowledge of rowing operations, including boatshed management, boat rigging, equipment maintenance and care.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to equipment management and operational tasks.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic sporting environment.

Successful Candidates must hold:

• Victorian Employee Working with Children Check;
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) and Provide First Aid (HLTAID011);
• Rowing Australia NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation;
• Community Coaching Essential Skills Course;
• Current Victorian Licence (Full);
• Medium Rigid (MR) - Heavy Vehicle Licence;
• Current Victorian Recreational Boat Operator Licence.

The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, verification of Working with Children Check Card or VIT Registration as part of the recruitment process.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety