Ravenswood School for Girls is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where staff enjoy a range of benefits that foster health and wellbeing, and students achieve outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and enthusiastic Debating Convenor to manage and coordinate the debating program at Ravenswood.
Working closely with the Coordinator of Voice and Head Coach Debating, this role is responsible for the administration and communication of all debating activities, including student team allocations, competition entries, trials, weekly debates and finals. The successful applicant will liaise with students, parents, coaches, external schools and debating associations to ensure the smooth delivery of the program.
The role will also oversee the organisation of home debates, in-house competitions, results and adjudication, while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all participating students.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate all debating administration, communications and competition arrangements.
- Manage student trials, team allocations and competition entries.
- Organise home debates, including venues, catering and room set-up.
- Attend debating trials, weekly competitions and finals.
- Liaise with parents, students, coaches, external schools and debating associations.
- Organise in-house competitions, including the RDS Challenge Cup.
- Manage adjudication, results, records and competition paperwork.
- Attend relevant internal and external debating meetings.
- Coordinate debating awards and colours in conjunction with the Coordinator of Voice.
- Ensure compliance with school policies, duty of care and child protection requirements.
- Highly developed organisational, administrative and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience coordinating events, programs or activities involving students and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based management systems.
- Strong attention to detail, initiative and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to student wellbeing and child safety.
Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number in order to be eligible for this position.
Applications close 4pm on 18 November 2026
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Casual Debating Convenor in Sydney employer: Ravenswood School for Girls
Ravenswood School for Girls is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and innovative work environment on Sydney’s North Shore. With a strong focus on health and wellbeing, staff benefit from professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and excellence in teaching. Joining our dedicated team means being part of a prestigious institution committed to fostering a child-safe environment and inspiring the next generation of learners.
Contact Details:
Ravenswood School for Girls Recruitment Team
