Sporting Academies Director - Rugby League & Student Pathways

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackay State High School invites applications for the Sports Academy Director to lead five Sporting Academies, oversee budgets and staffing, and drive sustainable growth while delivering Rugby League coaching and player development. You will collaborate with Titan partners and local sports bodies to create pathways for student athletes.

The role focuses on balancing academic engagement with high-performance sport, coordinating activities with school leaders and coaches to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Provide strategic leadership across the five Sporting Academies.
• Lead Rugby League coaching and player development efforts.
• Coordinate staff, coaches and volunteers to deliver safe, high-quality programs.
• Develop sporting and personal development pathways aligning with education goals and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the five Sporting Academies, establishing clear priorities for participation, development, performance and sustainable growth.
• Play a key role in planning and delivering Rugby League coaching, including player development, team preparation and competition readiness.
• Lead, coordinate and support program staff, specialist coaches, instructors and volunteers, including recruitment and allocation of responsibilities to deliver safe and effective programs.
• Strengthen the school's partnership with the Gold Coast Titans and develop relationships with sporting bodies, clubs, businesses and community organisations.

Job description

Mackay State High School invites applications for the Sports Academy Director to lead five Sporting Academies, oversee budgets and staffing, and drive sustainable growth while delivering Rugby League coaching and player development. You will collaborate with Titan partners and local sports bodies to create pathways for student athletes.

The role focuses on balancing academic engagement with high-performance sport, coordinating activities with school leaders and coaches to ensure safe,