Scotch Oakburn College is an independent, open entry day and boarding school of approximately 1,300 students from Early Learning through to Year 12, in association with the Uniting Church in Australia. Through the provision of academic, pastoral, and co-curricular programs, the College provides a holistic education designed to prepare students for their future.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our leadership team as the Head of Co-Curricular Operations. This is a tenured higher duties position with time release of approximately FTE 0.40 held in conjunction with a permanent teaching position. The position is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the college’s diverse co-curricular program, ensuring students have access to engaging and enriching extra-curricular activities.
What you’ll be doing
- Developing and implementing the college’s co-curricular strategy, in alignment with the institution’s overall objectives
- Managing the scheduling, resourcing and administration of a wide range of co-curricular activities, including sports, performing arts and clubs
- Allocating and inducting new staff to their co-curricular involvement on arrival at the College.
- Allocating students to co-curricular activities and recording student attendance at events and programs
- Attending and supporting community and co-curricular events
- Support the Heads of Sport in regard to coordination and organisation of House Sports Carnival Days
- Promoting and marketing the co-curricular program to students and families to drive participation
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the co-curricular program, and making improvements as needed
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure co-curricular activities are integrated with the broader educational experience
- Ensuring all co-curricular activities comply with relevant policies, procedures and safety standards
What we’re looking for
- Extensive experience in a similar co-curricular or extra-curricular management role within the education sector
- A minimum of 2-3 years of co-curricular or extra-curricular management experience is required
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders
- Excellent people management capabilities, including the ability to recruit, train and motivate a team of activity coordinators
- A deep understanding of the importance of co-curricular learning and its role in the holistic development of students
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents and staff
- A passion for providing engaging and enriching co-curricular opportunities for students
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field is required
- Current teaching registration in Tasmania is required at the time of application
Applications addressing the Selection Criteria can be submitted via our website by the closing date of Wednesday, 8 October 2025.
Equal Employment Prospect
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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📌 Head of Co-curricular Operations
🏢 Scotch Oakburn College
📍 Tasmania