Head of Sport (7-12)

Lauriston Girls’ School invites applications for the role of Head of Sport (7–12), a leadership position responsible for shaping and delivering a dynamic, inclusive and values‑aligned sporting program across the Senior School.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sport and education leader who is passionate about girls’ sport and committed to fostering confidence, wellbeing and lifelong engagement in physical activity.

About the role

• Full-time, ongoing

Reporting to the Head of Senior School, the Head of Sport (7–12) provides strategic and operational leadership of Lauriston’s Senior School sport program, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with the School’s values and priorities.

The role leads a comprehensive program that supports participation at all levels, from recreational involvement to high‑performance pathways, while promoting an inclusive sporting culture built on collaboration, commitment and achievement.

A teaching load forms part of this position.

Capabilities and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Physical Education
• Extensive experience leading and managing complex school or community sport programs
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate strategic sporting initiatives
• Strong understanding of risk management, staffing models and scheduling in sport
• Experience using digital sport administration systems (e.g. Clipboard or similar)
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to student leadership and voice through meaningful sport leadership opportunities
• Ability to build strong partnerships with students, families, staff and external sporting organisations
• Experience and understanding of budgets, resources, risk and compliance to ensure safe, efficient and sustainable program delivery

For further information please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.

All applicants must hold current VIT Registration and have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal and include a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role and a current resume.

Please submit applications via our recruitment portal; email applications will not be considered.

Applications close Monday 27 April 2026 at 9.00am; however, the position may be filled at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Enquiries: Kim Reid, People and Capability Coordinator on 03 9864 7555, or [email protected]

Girls’ School is a child safe organisation which welcomes children, young people and their families. Lauriston Girls’ School has zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Lauriston Girls’ School is responsible for the care and protection of the children and young people within our care and reporting of information about suspected child abuse.  All members of staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.