<p><strong>About Parade College</strong></p><p>Parade College is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition. The College aims to help young men grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours. </p><p>Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care of young men. As a long-standing Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for boys whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.</p><p>The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College will become co-educational in 2025. The College will welcome full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history at Year 11.  Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, will be expanding our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program will include a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies will provide a bespoke educational opportunity that will allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course.  <i>(This exciting initiative is subject to final approval by VRQA)</i></p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p>We are seeking a renowned educator and/or sports administrator to take on this significant leadership role of Dean of High Performance Sport.</p><p>The Dean of High Performance Sport is ultimately responsible to the Principal through the Assistant Principal- Partnerships and Pathways for the overall direction and organisation of the high performance sport programs within the College.  The College is a member of the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) sporting competition and has timetabled classes for both inter-school sport and Health &amp; Physical Education. The College launched the Manchester City Football School in 2022, and has well established partnerships with elite sporting clubs including Melbourne City A-League, Northern Knights AFL and Diamond Valley Basketball.</p><p>The primary responsibilities of this position are to:</p><ul><li>Oversee all ACC programs, teams and implement all ACC decisions.</li><li>Oversee teams and coaches for all ACC fixtures.</li><li>Be responsible for developing and maintaining the Sport Budget at Parade College, which includes elite programs.</li><li>Assist with the vision, development and implementation of elite sports facilities for the College.</li></ul><p>High Performance Sport at the College identifies, guides and fosters the development of high performing athletes and well-rounded men.</p><p>Applications are welcomed, and considered, from teaching and non-teaching candidates.  The successful candidate for this position will commence January 2025.</p><p><u>Attributes / Skills and Experience</u></p><p>The ideal candidate would be tertiary qualified in teaching or sports management or similar discipline, together with relevant experience in sports management and administration within a school or similar environment, with the following qualities: </p><ul><li>An enthusiasm for sports and an ability to promote student participation and elite performance.</li><li>A comprehensive knowledge of the the required skills involved in a range of sports and strategies to develop them.</li><li>An awareness of the core values of the College and the Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) competition and an ability to inculcate these into coaches, parents and players.</li><li>Highly competent and transparent organisational skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with a range of stakeholders.</li><li>An ability to relate with secondary school students and manage them effectively.</li><li>Ability to represent the College well in the public forum.</li><li>A capacity for leadership and direction of other staff.</li></ul><p>All Staff are expected to support and participate in the faith life of the College including commitment to the College Mission, ethos, and participate in ongoing professional development and learning.</p><p><strong>Application Requirements</strong></p><p>In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.</p><p>Applications must include:</p><ul><li>a <strong>covering letter</strong> addressing the <strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong> addressing your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with</li><li>a current <strong>Curriculum Vitae</strong>.</li></ul><p>For enquiries please contact the Director of Human Resources via email: <i>hr&#64;parade.vic.edu.au</i>, or phone: 94683300. </p><p>To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Page on the College website via:  <a href="https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/school/employment" rel="nofollow">https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/school/employment</a> and select &#39;Apply&#39;.</p><p><strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:00pm on Monday 22 July 2024.  </strong><i>Applications will be considered as received and interviews may be held during the application period.</i></p><p><i>This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</i></p><p><i>Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.</i></p><p> <i>Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer</i></p>