Full Time, Ongoing
Commencing mid-late April 2025

Are you ready to lead one of Australia's premier school rowing programs?

At Melbourne Girls Grammar (MGGS), we have a proud tradition of empowering girls to lead active, balanced, and fulfilling lives. Central to this mission, the Head of Rowing will guide a thriving, values-driven program at the state-of-the-art Artemis Centre – our hub for wellbeing and high-performance sport.

Visit the Artemis Centre website to read more about our state-of-the-art facilities.

The MGGS Rowing Program is founded on our school values of Integrity, Compassion, Courage, and Self-discipline. Through a holistic approach, the program supports students in achieving excellence on the water, in the classroom, and beyond. Our vibrant and inclusive rowing community empowers girls to discover and develop their confidence, passions, and potential for optimal wellbeing and performance.

As Head of Rowing, you will lead and inspire the rowing program, ensuring it thrives both on and off the water. You will oversee all aspects of program management and administration, from coordinating competition entries to ensuring our athletes have the resources they need to succeed. Working closely with coaches, the Artemis team, and the broader school community, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the program’s strategic direction and nurturing a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and growth.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, and as part of a team, to plan for all associated sporting events and engage successfully with key stakeholders to set, evaluate and continuously revise the pathways of Rowing performance. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for Rowing, coupled with outstanding administrative skills. If you're proactive, a team player, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Selection Criteria

You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

• Student Wellbeing, Development, and Performance 
  - Demonstrated ability to create a positive, inclusive, and safe environment that fosters student wellbeing, personal growth, and competitive excellence in line with MGGS values and Child Safety protocols.  
• Program Operations, Management, and Administration
  - Ability to implement and uphold rigorous risk management practices, ensuring compliance with Child Safety, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and employment legislation.
  - Proven expertise in delivering comprehensive programs on time and within budget, managing schedules and logistics effectively.
• Strategic Leadership
  - Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans, conduct program reviews, and identify improvement opportunities to ensure long-term growth and success of a rowing program.
• Leadership of People and Culture
  - Strong leadership skills to recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team of coaches and support staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and growth.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Level 3 Coaching Accreditation (Rowing)
• Current HLTAID009 (CPR) and HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) or willingness to acquire.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence (FULL)
• Current Victorian Boat Licence, or be willing to obtain
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee), or willing to obtain

Why join MGGS?

At Melbourne Girls Grammar, we value lifelong learning and provide a supportive environment for our staff to thrive. You’ll have access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities, including a pool, gym, and café, as well as generous professional development opportunities and salary packaging benefits. Additionally, staff enjoy discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

This role is based at our Merton Hall Campus in South Yarra, directly opposite the stunning Botanical Gardens.

If you are looking to work in a leading organisation with exposure to new technologies and you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please view the Position Description and Information Booklet for details about the role, including key responsibilities, and join us in shaping the future of Rowing excellence at MGGS!

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety Statement as listed below.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.