Head Coach - Australian Rules Football

Head Coach – Australian Rules Football

About Us

St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

 About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Australian Rules Football Head Coach to join our Sport Department. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a dynamic program, driving success both on and off the field while making a meaningful impact on student development.

The Head Coach will drive the development of the Australian Rules program, fostering an inclusive team culture and delivering high-quality coaching, while collaborating with stakeholders and modelling the College’s values to ensure exceptional program delivery.

 Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective training sessions and game strategies, supporting athlete skill development and performance progression
• Foster a positive, inclusive team environment that promotes enjoyment, discipline, respect, and wellbeing
• Lead and coordinate the program across the season, including training schedules, competition preparation, and resource management
• Communicate regularly with athletes, parents, staff, and stakeholders, providing updates on progress and representing the program
• Maintain up-to-date coaching knowledge and support the development of assistant coaches

What You Bring

• A relevant coaching qualification and/or significant experience in a similar sports leadership role
• Demonstrated experience coaching and developing athletes, with strong sport-specific knowledge
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, with strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Experience working collaboratively within a team to achieve shared goals and deliver outcomes
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and alignment with the College’s values and expected standards of conduct
• Commitment to the College’s Christian ethos and values

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on Friday 11 September 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact the Sport Department on 07 3377 6143 or via email sport@stpeters.qld.edu.au

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

Eligibility Requirements

• All employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website.
• Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au