About Burgmann Anglican School

Burgmann Anglican School is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming educational community dedicated to inspiring excellence and nurturing the holistic development of students from Early Learning Centre (ELC) through to Year 12. Situated across two picturesque campuses in Gungahlin and Forde, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where individuality is celebrated, and every child feels a deep sense of belonging.

Why Choose Burgmann?

At Burgmann Anglican School, we value our staff and recognise their critical role in shaping our vibrant community. Joining our team means you'll enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration packages
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and career aspirations
• A supportive and inclusive culture that values teamwork, respect, and diversity
• Free onsite parking at both our beautiful campuses
• Priority enrolment for your children in our highly-regarded School

We are deeply committed to providing comprehensive support that promotes the wellbeing and professional excellence of all our staff. Come and be part of a community that truly values and invests in you.

Status: Sport Coordinator

Commencement Date: 20 July 2026

Position Location: Valley and Forde Campus

Line Managment: This position will be responsible to the Head of Co-curricular and ultimately the Principal.

Duties:

Carnivals:

• Plan, organise and coordinate Burgmann Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals for each Sub School including overseeing staff roles, equipment, venue set-up and pack-up, risk assessment, and event programs
• Liaise with Heads of subschool to ensure each carnival meets the needs of the specific age group
• Manage bus bookings, venue hire and communications for each carnival.
• Following Carnivals, select representative teams, coordinated Zone and ACT participation, communicate results, co-ordinate ribbons and Age Champions

Sport promotion:

• Maintain records and awareness of broader student sporting success, including individual and team sporting achievements through communication with the Head of Co-curricular. Submitting appropriate student nominations for sports awards and/or other recognition
• Share individual success stories with Communication team.

Interschool:

• Attend relevant association meetings and be an active member of the ASC Zone (13 years & Over) and ACT School Sports Associations
• Plan, organise and attend Burgmann Interschool Sport events including proposed calendaring, trial process, staffing, risk assessment EMPs and related documents.
• Negotiate Interschool commitments with Head of CoCurricular and Heads of subschool.
• Manage bus bookings, Consent communication, uniform allocation and staffing allocation, with support from staff in subschools.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Co-curricular, Daily organiser, Facility hire systems and Sports Administrators
• Other duties as directed by the Head of Co-curricular

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Friendly and caring attitude towards students, parents and staff
• Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and to prioritise
• Ability to deal maturely and sensitively with difficult situations involving staff, students and/or parents and mange confidentiality
• Knowledge and experience in a range of sports
• Ability to work independently, taking responsibility for all aspects of role
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office range of programs and office equipment
• Willingness to work outside of normal hours from time to time as required
• First aid/CPR certificate and diabetes education qualification
• Current drivers licence

Desirable

• Bus licence

Your Opportunity Awaits

If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners and be part of a dynamic educational community, Burgmann Anglican School is the place for you.

Join our team and take the next step in your professional career. We look forward to welcoming you to Burgmann Anglican School!

Burgmann Anglican School is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Salary, Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools ACT (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025. Salary will be determined according to qualifications and years of experience.

Applications close:

Please complete the following application form and include a brief Cover letter outlining how you would approach the position. Your resume should not be longer than 4 pages.