Sports Coordinator in Mornington

Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.

Applications are sought for the position of Sports Coordinator Rosebud - POL 1. This is a 3 year tenured Position of Leadership in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment.

Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.

The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.

We want every person to:

• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
• be the best they can be; and
• make a positive impact on their world.

Our Core Values:

• We welcome and affirm
• We inspire growth of the whole person
• We create a love of learning
• We build positive relationships
• We show compassion for those in need
• We reconcile and forgive
• We work for a just and peaceful world

Overview of the Role:

Education at Padua College supports the development of the whole person. The College provides an extensive co-curricular program and encourages staff and students to participate actively in College life. Sporting programs and activities offer students opportunities to develop perseverance, social skills, teamwork, and leadership, while strengthening participation, belonging, and achievement.

The Sports Coordinator provides proactive, high-quality leadership and management of sporting programs, activities and events, aligned with the College’s strategic educational priorities. The Sports Coordinator works closely with the Campus Administration Team and Sports Coordinators across all campuses to plan and coordinate the campus sporting program, College-wide sporting events, and inter-campus activities. The Campus Sports Coordinator is under the direction of and reports directly to the Head or Director of Campus.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

The Sports Coordinator’s major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• planning and coordinating sporting programs, events, and student participation, including campus, College-wide, inter-campus, and inter-school activities, in collaboration with the Campus Administration Team and Sports Coordinators across all campuses;
• managing the administration, staffing, communication, resources, and logistics of the sporting program to ensure activities and events operate safely, effectively, and efficiently, both on and off campus;
• performing other day-to-day duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.

SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $79,589.00 - $118,063.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation. A Position of Leadership 1 is $3,133.00 per annum.

Applications for this position close at 10.00am Friday 30 October 2026. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt by return email. Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication from the College regarding the position. The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.

Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.