Director of Sport

Director of Sport

Head of Faculty / Department

Teaching Subject: Physical Education

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 November 2025

We are seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Director of Sport from 2026. This position is responsible for the development and strategic leadership of Sport across the whole campus (K-12).

• Commencing January 2026
• Permanent Full Time position
• Senior Leadership position

About Fraser Coast Anglican College

Fraser Coast Anglican College is a leading K-12 school in beautiful Hervey Bay, the gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island (K’gari). As a proud member of the Anglican Schools network of South East Queensland, FCAC has a strong reputation for academic excellence, student engagement, and holistic education. FCAC was awarded ‘Regional School of the Year’ at the 2022 Australian Education Awards, a testament to its commitment to innovation, quality teaching, and student success.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Director of Sport from 2026. This position is responsible for the development and strategic leadership of Sport across the whole campus (K-12).

This position would suit a person with significant experience in leading and developing sporting programs for students looking to step into a senior leadership role within an organisation that values excellence.

Duties

The Director of Sport is responsible for:

• All facets of the Sport program within the College;
• Overseeing and developing the Fraser Flames sporting association;
• Promotion of an inclusive sporting program for students of all abilities;
• Promotion of sporting excellence and pathways to professional, semi-professional fields and the matriculation of students into study/sport opportunities;
• Developing policies and procedures for the operation of Sport across the College;
• Supervision of staff, sports assistants and volunteers and training of staff within the department;
• Developing positive relationships with parents, surrounding schools and outside sporting associations will be key area of responsibility;
• Duties and responsibilities as included in the Director of Sport Role Statement.

Skills, experience and attributes required

• Suitable qualifications and relevant experience. We will consider those with Education qualifications and/or relevant sporting qualifications and experience;
• Strong understanding of both club sport and school sport structures would be advantageous;
• Demonstration of a high degree of professional sporting integrity;
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills;
• Experience in a range of sports and activities related to this role and to the organisation of sporting events.

To view the role statement for further information, please click here.

Applications close 4:00pm Monday, 24 November 2025.

Benefits

• Join a leading, award-winning regional school
• Fee discounts for children of staff members
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (EAP, annual flu vaccine)
• Salary packaging opportunities
• Work in a supportive and innovative team environment

Fraser Coast Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe Organisation.

How to apply

All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button on SEEK.

If you would like to apply for this position, please include:

• a cover letter addressed to our Principal outlining:
  • why you believe you are a great fit for our role
  • why you want to work for FCAC
• name and contact details of two (2) recent work referees
• up to date resume

The Principal

Fraser Coast Anglican College

PO Box 1150, Hervey Bay, Qld, 4655

Telephone: (07) 4124 5411

Employment seekers wishing to work with children in paid non-teaching appointments must hold a current Paid Blue Card to be able to commence work. FCAC reserves the right to censor applications accordingly to comply with Queensland legislation, while also in accord with the Anglican Schools Recruitment Policy and timelines available at the time of processing each of its vacancies.