Head of Sport (Secondary)

Mount Scopus Memorial College is one of the world’s most respected co-educational Jewish Day Schools operating across three campuses in Melbourne; Burwood, St Kilda East and Caulfield South. We support approximately 1,400 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 and employ a dedicated team of around 700 staff.

Mount Scopus Memorial College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Being Jewish is not a prerequisite for employment, although a worldview that is sympathetic to the Jewish ethos is essential. 

We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, and visionary Head of Sport (Secondary School) to lead and manage the Secondary School inter-school and intra-school sporting programs across Years 7 to Year 12. Reporting directly to the Deputy Principal (Secondary), you will oversee the strategic direction and daily operational excellence of our Secondary sports program. Whether driving athletic pathways or fostering broad recreational participation, you will build an inclusive environment where every student thrives. 

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Develop and execute an engaging, inclusive and high-performing Secondary Sport vision that aligns with the College’s strategic goals.

• Participation & Excellence: Balance programs to cater for both broad recreational participation and high-performance representative team pathways.

• Culture & Values: Foster sportsmanship, team pride, resilience, and College (ruach) across all sporting endeavors.

• Association Liaison: Represent Mount Scopus Memorial College at relevant EISM inter-school sporting programs, attending delegate meetings and coordinating fixtures.

• Coaching Staff Management: Recruit, onboard, deploy and evaluate casual coaches, allocated to sport/team management and supervision.

• Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to Victorian Child Safe Standards, risk management protocols, and student welfare during sports activities.

About You

You are an experienced educator and sports administrator who brings energy, structure, and passion to everything you do.

What you bring to the College:

• Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Sports Science or equivalent with current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

• Proven Track Record: Experience leading or coordinating Secondary School sports or major co-curricular programs in an independent school setting.

• Administrative Capability: Exceptional organizational and digital skills to seamlessly manage complex logistics, rosters, venue allocations, and budgets.

• Leadership & Culture: Strong interpersonal skills to inspire staff and students alike, building team pride and sportsmanship.

• Safety First: Up-to-date First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications, alongside deep expertise in excursion risk assessments.

To view the Position Description, please click here. Should you require further information, please contact Kate Major, Deputy Principal (Secondary) on email: ************************ or contact the College on telephone number (*************.

What we offer

Mount Scopus Memorial College offers a 35 hour working week, competitive salary, free on-site car parking at Burwood Campus, Employee Assistance Program, a staff rewards program, and salary packaging through Maxxia. In addition to School Term Holidays, this role also offers paid Jewish Holidays.

If you would like to be part of this exciting and educational environment, please click on the “Apply Now" button and complete the Application Form attaching your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter addressed to Maria Di Paolo, People and Culture Administrator.

Mount Scopus Memorial College fully complies with Child Safe Standards.  All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process. Please note that the College may require additional background checks.

Applications close by 5PM, 22 September 2026