Coordinator of House and Carnival Sport

Lauriston Girls' School

Part time Administration / Clerical Other

Job Description

• Part-time (0.8FTE) ongoing position (full-time on commencement)
• Commencing January 2026

Lauriston Girls’ School is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to oversee our House and Carnival Sport programs for students in Years 7–12. This role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver high-quality sporting experiences that reflect our values of Creativity, Courage, Engagement in Life, Intellectual Curiosity, and Relationships.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Sport, the Coordinator of House and Carnival Sport is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all major and minor interschool and intra-school sporting carnivals, including Track & Field, Swimming/Diving, Cross-Country, and Triathlon. The role also oversees the Running Club, and the Lauriston Lap Challenge. In addition, this role will provide coordination for the Lauristion Basketball Club.

This is an administrative position at Lauriston, working term-time only. 

Commencing as a full-time position (Term 1, 2026 only) then part-time (0.8FTE) ongoing from Term 2, 2026

 Salary: approx. $71,000 pro-rata

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all House and sporting carnivals for Years 7–12
• Coordinate staffing, logistics, and resources for sport events
• Liaise with external sporting bodies and internal stakeholders
• Manage student teams and individual participation across carnivals
• Oversee sport-related communications, awards, and reporting
• Coordination and administrative support of Lauriston Basketball Club
• Support student wellbeing and engagement through sport
• Ensure compliance with child safety and occupational health standards

Who We are Looking For

• Experience in sport coordination
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to oversee multiple programs and teams effectively
• Commitment to student wellbeing and child safety
• Experience working with external sporting organisations
• A collaborative and proactive approach
• Willingness to work flexible hours, outside of normal school hours, including mornings, after-school and some weekends as required
• Experience with Meet Manager essential
• Experience with Clipboard and Consent2Go desired but not essenital

Benefits of working at Lauriston Girls’ School:

• Competitive salaries and packages
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Please refer to the Position Description for details of the position.

All applicants must hold a current Working With Children Check (Employee) clearance and the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal and include a cover letter outlining your suitability to this role and a current resume. 

Applications close Monday 8 December 2025 at 9.00am.

Please submit applications via our recruitment portal; email applications will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted with regards to the progress of their application.

Enquiries: Kim Reid, HR Coordinator on 03 9864 7555, or employment@lauriston.vic.edu.au

Lauriston Girls’ School is a child safe organisation which welcomes children, young people and their families. Lauriston Girls’ School has zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Lauriston Girls’ School is responsible for the care and protection of the children and young people within our care and reporting of information about suspected child abuse. All members of staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.