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Director of Sport

Job Title: Director of Sport
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Essendon, Victoria, Australia
Industry: Education
Salary: AU$110000 - AU$129000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: BBBH336274_1772087725
Contact Name: Niall Sherin
Contact Email: niall.sherin@twrecruitment.com.au
Job Published: Feb 26, 2026

Job Description

Role Description/Criteria



The Director of Sport overseas all matters that relate to sport at St Bernard's. Includes all ACC Sport, the internal sports program, house competitions and all High-Performance Sports Academies. The Director of Sport is to drive continuous improvement in this area giving opportunity for excellence in performance and maximum participation amongst the student body. The Director of Sport will seek every opportunity to encourage participation and elevate performance.

There is currently no teaching component in this role. Teaching or Non Teaching applicants will be considered.



Key Responsibilities

  • Oversight of ACC sports management and coordination of all related activitie

  • Management of non-ACC sporting programs, including House Carnivals and other internal events

  • Leadership and support of the Teacher in Charge of Sport

  • Coordination of the High Performance Program and Sports Academy initiatives

  • Delivery and development of the ACC Performance elective

  • Supervision, mentoring, and coordination of sports staff

  • Ongoing communication with stakeholders and a focus on continuous program improvement

  • Budget planning and financial management for all sporting programs

You will have:

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

  • Coaching accreditation and/or experience in sports administration (highly desirable)

  • Relevant qualifications or experience working with young people

  • Current First Aid certification (preferred)

  • Experience within a Catholic education environment (desirable)

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities

About Tradewind Australia

Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning education recruitment agency, recognised nationally for exceptional candidate experience. We are the preferred supplier for many schools across Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in supporting teachers throughout every stage of their career.

We focus on long-term relationships and high-quality career outcomes.

  • Personalised support throughout the recruitment process
  • Access to relevant, detailed insights about school culture and expectations
  • Free resume, KSC and interview preparation assistance
  • Professional development from experienced Principal Mentor
  • Strong industry reputation and extensive school partnerships

Tradewind Australia is dedicated to helping teachers secure rewarding, meaningful roles in education.

How to Apply

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For more information about this position, contact Jake Armitage from the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110 0091 or jake.armitage@twrecruitment.com.au

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.