Manager - School Sport

Operational Initiatives are seeking to establish a pool of Managers - School Sport for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of October 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. The Operational Initiatives branch manages and implements strategic education programs that support schools and student outcomes, including partnerships with non-government school sectors, corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia. Delivery of support and services to public schools to assist them in implementing these programs is a key responsibility of the Branch. School Sport works with School Sport WA to develop policies and strategic direction for the management of support and services to students and schools.

The Role Suitable applicants will work in collaboration with School Sport WA to lead and manage the delivery of competitive school sporting opportunities for students in all Western Australian schools. They will promote, plan, establish and manage competitive interschool, interstate and international sport for Western Australian school students, including country weeks, national carnivals and inter-school swimming and athletic carnivals.

This role will oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and guidelines for international and interstate team activities, duties of interstate officials, functions of sport secretaries and committees, program budgeting, codes of conduct and equity in competition.

• Lead and manage the delivery of competitive school sporting opportunities for students in WA schools, in collaboration with School Sport WA.
• Promote, plan and manage interschool, interstate and international sport activities (e.g., country weeks, national carnivals, inter-school swimming and athletics carnivals).
• Develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and guidelines for international and interstate team activities, officials duties, sport secretaries and committees, budgeting, codes of conduct and equity in competition.

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance, including remote work options, flexible hours and part-time arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).

East Perth/ Tuart College

• Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Apply online in two steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work referees (preferably one current line manager).
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three pages outlining employment history and professional learning relevant to this position;
• A two-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF):
• Demonstrated high-level knowledge and understanding of policy directions and issues relating to the organisation of competitive sport for students in schools;
• Demonstrated highly developed people leadership and program management skills with the ability to plan and equitably manage financial resources and large-scale sporting and other activities;
• Demonstrated highly developed oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to undertake high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations and build high-level cross-sectoral relationships and networks.

It is recommended you have attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE988400. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 September 2025.