Term 3 start date
Full-time, fixed term position
High performing independent girls’ school

About St Catherine’s School

St Catherine’s is a vibrant, close-knit community where students, teachers, and parents share in the journey of learning. We have magnificent teachers who are great activators of change for girls and who enhance their students’ learning though the provision of a stimulating, tailored and future-focused education.

Our School’s proud reputation for academic excellence, exceptional teachers, a supportive community, outstanding co-curricular programs, and well-equipped facilities has placed St Catherine’s School as one of the top performing schools across Victoria for years. However, our greatest achievement is the quality of character our students exhibit.

St Catherine’s is committed to building and retaining a strong workforce of dedicated teachers and professional staff who can create an environment of best practice. Our aim is to be a truly inclusive, and caring school where both students and staff are supported and encouraged to flourish in the St Catherine’s School environment.

About the Role

St Catherine’s School is seeking a highly organised and student-centred Rowing Coordinator to drive the daily operations of the Rowing Program for the 2026/27 season.

This full-time, fixed-term role combines logistical excellence with dedicated pastoral care, ensuring student wellbeing is at the absolute centre of every decision. Working closely with the Director of Rowing and the Deputy Principal – Student and Staff Wellbeing, the successful candidate will coordinate training schedules, regatta entries, camp logistics, and communications across the program.

As a highly visible pastoral figure within an all-girls environment, the Rowing Coordinator acts as a trusted advocate, providing a safe and welcoming space for students navigating the unique physical, emotional, and academic demands of competitive sport. This position plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive, psychologically safe, and connected community - helping students balance school and sporting commitments, build resilience, and develop a lifelong love of rowing.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require:

Demonstrated experience in coordinating rowing programs and/or squads with a strong focus on student wellbeing and sustainable training practices.
Strong organisational skills, including scheduling, logistics, and record keeping.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff in an all-girls environment.
Proven capacity to provide empathetic pastoral care, acting as a trusted advocate for adolescent girls navigating the pressures of competitive sport.
Understanding of rowing operations, including regatta preparation, safety protocols, and equipment management with an uncompromising approach to both physical and psychological safety.
Ability to lead by example, modelling the School’s values and fostering an inclusive, student-centred culture that balances competitive drive with peer support.
Current Working with Children Check, First Aid and CPR qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
Boat licence (or ability to obtain) desirable.

Why work for us?

Fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school in Toorak.
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Onsite parking available and close to public transport.
Onsite cafe and use of gym and swimming pool facilities.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, or to apply visitstcatherines.net.au/about-us/employment.

Applicants will be requested to upload:

a letter of introduction addressed to the Principal and
a resume.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Human Resources via hr@stcatherines.net.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications will close Friday 3 July 2026 at 5pm, however earlier applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

St Catherine’s School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children by providing a child safe environment. Our students feel safe and empowered as we support and respect all members of the St Catherine’s community. This includes the safety and wellbeing of our students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds along with students with a disability.

Applicants will be subject to the relevant child protection screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and associated policies available on the School’s website.

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