Head of Athletic Development

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School is an Anglican day school strongly committed to single sex education for girls. Catering for students from Early Learning Centre (Three Year Old) to Year 12, Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School seeks to provide excellence in education within a caring Christian community and to prepare young women for a personally and professionally fulfilling life.

About the role

Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated Head of Athletic Development to join our Sport Department on a casual basis commencing in Term 4, 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate athletics professional to lead and develop high-quality athletics programs that inspire participation, performance and personal growth in students from Grade 5 to Year 12. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting students participating in Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) and School Sport Victoria (SSV) competitions while fostering a positive and inclusive sporting culture.

What you bring

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in athletics coaching, exercise programming and school sport.
• Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles for both team and individual athletes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
• The ability to work collaboratively with students, coaches, staff and families.
• A genuine passion for encouraging participation and excellence in sport.
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.

Additional Information

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School has a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children's wellbeing and protecting children from abuse. Ministerial Order 1359 requires Ivanhoe Girls’ to implement child safety standards and to accommodate and take the needs of all children (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities, and children who are vulnerable) into account when creating a child safe environment.

The incumbent of this role must comply with Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School’s child safety policies and related policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct), upholding the overarching principles and values set out and conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children.

How to apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume via the School’s website and address applications to:

Nick Racina
Director of Sport
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School
123 Marshall Street
Ivanhoe VIC 3079

Applications close: 9.00am, Friday 23 October 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply