<ul> <li>Join one of Queensland's leading independent schools</li> <li>Be part of a collaborative and energetic environment, driving the program</li> <li>Indooroopilly location</li> </ul> <p><strong>Head Coach – Australian Rules Football</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;About the Role</strong></p> <p>St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Australian Rules Football Head Coach to join our Sport Department. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a dynamic program, driving success both on and off the field while making a meaningful impact on student development.</p> <p>The Head Coach will drive the development of the Australian Rules program, fostering an inclusive team culture and delivering high-quality coaching, while collaborating with stakeholders and modelling the College’s values to ensure exceptional program delivery.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan and deliver effective training sessions and game strategies, supporting athlete skill development and performance progression</li> <li>Foster a positive, inclusive team environment that promotes enjoyment, discipline, respect, and wellbeing</li> <li>Lead and coordinate the program across the season, including training schedules, competition preparation, and resource management</li> <li>Communicate regularly with athletes, parents, staff, and stakeholders, providing updates on progress and representing the program</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date coaching knowledge and support the development of assistant coaches</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p> <ul> <li>A relevant coaching qualification and/or significant experience in a similar sports leadership role</li> <li>Demonstrated experience coaching and developing athletes, with strong sport-specific knowledge</li> <li>Proven ability to manage competing priorities, with strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents</li> <li>Experience working collaboratively within a team to achieve shared goals and deliver outcomes</li> <li>Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and alignment with the College’s values and expected standards of conduct</li> <li>Commitment to the College’s Christian ethos and values</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on Monday 10 August 2026.</p> <p>If you have any questions, please contact the Sport Department on 07 3377 6143 or via email <a href="mailto:sport@stpeters.qld.edu.au?subject=Head%20Coach%20-%20Australian%20Rules%20Football%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">sport@stpeters.qld.edu.au</a></p> <p>A copy of the Position Description can be found below.</p> <p><strong>Eligibility Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>All employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website.</li> <li>Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College.</li> </ul> <p>For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.stpeters.qld.edu.au">www.stpeters.qld.edu.au</a></p> <p><strong>Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School</strong></p> <p>All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.qct.edu.au/teaching-in-queensland">QCT website here</a>. All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply">Blue Card Services website here.</a></p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId=112762">Position Description</a></li> </ul>