Leadership Assistant - Sport and Co-curricular

St Augustine's College, Sydney

Brookvale , NSW 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 September 2024


The College is seeking a strong administrator, with a passion for sports, to join our team

<p><strong>About the College </strong></p><p>St Augustine&#39;s College – Sydney, situated on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is an energetic and vibrant workplace committed to excellence in teaching and holistic student development for boys in Years 5 to 12.  Through our Augustinian values of Truth, Love and Community, we foster an environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and character building, where students feel secure, supported, and encouraged to believe in themselves and the power of learning.</p><p>We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Leadership Assistant for Sport and Co-curricular activities. This role will directly support the Assistant Principal Sport and Co-curricular, ensuring the smooth operation of our sports and co-curricular programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive administrative experience, a deep passion for and understanding of sport, and a keen eye for detail.</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will have extensive administrative experience, a deep passion for and understanding of sport, and a keen eye for detail. This role is pivotal in supporting the smooth operation of our sports and co-curricular programs, ensuring they run efficiently and effectively and providing leadership assistance for our Assistant Principal – Sport and Co-Curricular.</p><p>This position works 46 weeks of the year and can be full-time or part-time, with a schedule to suit your needs (min 30 hours/week).</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Assistant Principal Sport and Co-curricular.</li><li>Coordinating and managing schedules, events, and activities related to sports and co-curricular programs including carnivals and significant events</li><li>Liaising with coaches, teachers-in-charge, and external partners to facilitate seamless program delivery</li><li>Maintaining accurate records and databases, ensuring all information is up-to-date and accessible</li><li>Assisting in the planning and execution of sports events, competitions, and co-curricular activities</li><li>Supporting the development and implementation of new initiatives to enhance student engagement</li></ul><p><strong>To be successful in this role you will have:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive administrative experience, preferably in an educational or sports setting</li><li>Strong passion for and understanding of sport and co-curricular activities</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and be able to quickly learn new systems</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</li><li>A commitment to child safety and St Augustine’s values</li><li>A commitment to ongoing professional development</li></ul><p><strong>Child Safeguarding Statement:</strong></p><p>St. Augustine’s College is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. The successful candidate will be required to undergo child protection screening and adhere to our child safeguarding policies.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br />At St Augustine’s College, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their professional growth and well-being. By joining our team, you will become part of a supportive and forward-thinking community that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We offer a range of professional development opportunities, a positive work-life balance, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.</p><p>We provide a range of benefits including above-market pay, fantastic culture, regular staff lunch and morning tea and salary sacrifice options.</p><p><strong>Applications, including curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees, should be submitted in PDF format via our </strong><a href="https://www.saintaug.nsw.edu.au/employment/sport-co-leadership" rel="nofollow"><strong>website</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Only applicants with full work rights in Australia will be considered.</strong><br /> </p><p><strong>APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE 20 SEPTEMBER HOWEVER WE WILL BE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS AS SUBMITTED AND MAY PROCEED WITH INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENT DURING THIS TIME, SO EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.</strong></p>