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Salary- Be a part of successful and collaborative Sports Department
- Excellent professional learning and development opportunities.
- A broad range of staff benefits and modern facilities.
At Newington we believe that the key to high performing students is the relationship between their teachers, mentors, and coaches. The Newington Sports Department works to a high standard to achieve the goal of providing our students with a holistic, inspiring and experience-rich education that enables them to strive for their full potential.
The purpose of the Sports Administrator is to provide high quality and efficient administration, organisation, and operational support to the Sport Department. The role will be an essential part of the team responsible for the ongoing planning, delivery and operational management of all sport programs offered.
As with all support staff positions, this role is central to the operation of the College and supports student learning. They support the values of the school and work together with the academic staff to ensure the highest educational standards.
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About You
The successful candidate will have had a minimum of two-three years’ experience, working in sport-based programs at a school, club, regional, state, professional or national level, inclusive of administrative experience. They will be a confident self-starter who enjoys building relationships with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of the College, possesses excellent communication and administrative skills, and can be relied upon to work autonomously.
We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:
- be MS Office suite proficient, with a willingness to learn school systems (for example Clipboard) and experience using web environments to research, collect and analyse data
- possess exceptional communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management and administrative skills.
- demonstrate ability to prioritise tasks, meet prescribed deadlines, and concurrently manage several competing work tasks.
- be a solution-oriented person, with the demonstrated ability and desire to identify and bring about significant and continuous improvement in processes and systems.
- demonstrate a passion for working as a member of a high-functioning team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- demonstrate a strong work ethic and an enduring commitment to providing exceptional service.
- possess the ability to work in a fast paced, agile environment,
- commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare.
- be active in seeking professional development opportunities.
- support and embrace Newington’s values of Great Hearts, Inspired Minds and Strong Wings.
- possess relevant vocational or tertiary qualifications (i.e., Sports Management, Education)
- demonstrate experience in sports administration.
- possess a current First Aid Certificate
- possess a light rigid (Class LR) bus license, or ability to obtain immediately upon employment.
- possess a Working with Children Check
- possess a Community Coaching Essential Skills Certificate - Australian Sports Commission
- understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices.
- contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We seek to educate students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness.
The College is a busy, restless place where we constantly aim to be better. That aim applies to everyone who works here, from the grounds staff to the finance team to the people who work closely with our alumni. What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by care for our community – students, parents, staff, Old Newingtonians, and those who live nearby - and by an appreciation of the importance of service. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity: values like respect, honesty, fairness, and responsibility are important to us. Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword, and we ensure the resources are available to make the most of every opportunity.
The College has 2040 students across four vibrant campuses. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds, and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future. Founded in 1863, Newington prides itself on its inclusive and diverse community. It is a member of the GPS Association of NSW and is associated with the Uniting Church.
Newington College is, we think, a great place to work and for our students to learn. If our approach appeals to you - and if you think you could contribute to our strong existing foundations - we’d like to hear from you.
Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: .
The College's Commitment to Child Protection
The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, successful applicants will contribute to the continuous improvement of child safeguarding at the College.
Application Instruction
To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in Australia, e.g., hold an appropriate and current Australian work visa and to provide the following:
- Application including updated resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word document with no more than 6 pages.
- Application must be submitted electronically via relevant recruitment platforms or the College’s career website: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
- Interview may be conducted at the receipt of potential application. Thus, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- Application close Wednesday 7 February 2024.
