The Glennie School is seeking a visionary and driven Head of Sport and High Performance to lead a dynamic, high-performance sports program at one of Australia’s premier girls’ schools. With our unique Training for 2032 Peak Performance Program, Glennie provides a nationally supported athlete development pathway for girls, offering a structured foundation for school-age athletes to reach the top levels of competitive sport.Working closely with the national and state sporting bodies that the School has partnered with, you will build on Glennie’s reputation as Toowoomba’s leading school for girls’ sport, championing participation, performance, and pathways.This role is ideal for a leader with experience in elite or professional sport as an athlete, a coach, performance manager, or program director, who is ready to shape the next generation of female athletes. You will oversee a comprehensive Prep to Year 12 sports program, mentor a talented team of coaches and staff, and foster a performance culture that celebrates both individual achievement and team success.You will:Lead and support the delivery of exceptional sporting programs from Prep to Year 12Provide strategic direction, development, and management of the School’s sport programs, aligned with Glennie’s Training for 2032 Peak Performance Program and the School’s Strategic PlanOffer inspirational leadership and mentoring to coaches and staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvementChampion the Glennie brand by building partnerships, promoting engagement, and strengthening connections across our School, local community, and sporting networksYou will have:A minimum of five years’ experience leading and managing a high-performance sports program within a school or professional sporting contextDemonstrated experience in developing and implementing a strategic plan for sport, with measurable outcomes and sustainable growthA proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor teams, while inspiring young people to pursue excellenceExceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs, events, and priorities effectivelyOutstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to engage confidently with students, parents, staff, and external sporting bodiesThe Glennie School is an Anglican school for girls in Toowoomba, providing an exceptional education for Kindergarten to Year 12 students with boarding from Year 5. The School prides itself on the values that are imparted to students and will require the successful applicant to be supportive of the Anglican Ethos and comply with all state and legislative requirements under the operation of an independent school.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ms Jess Kitch, People and Culture Manager on 4688 8888 or email hr@glennie.qld.edu.auYour application:Please address your application to the Principal. Applications need to include a cover letter and resume.  Applications close COB Tuesday, 5 November 2025. Early applications are encouraged, as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.You need to have the right to work in Australia.  Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card, in accordance with ‘No Card, No Start law’, as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 is mandatory.  AUD Toowoomba 4350

Head of Sport and High Performance

The Glennie School is seeking a visionary and driven Head of Sport and High Performance to lead a dynamic, high-performance sports program at one of Australia’s premier girls’ schools. With our unique Training for 2032 Peak Performance Program, Glennie provides a nationally supported athlete development pathway for girls, offering a structured foundation for school-age athletes to reach the top levels of competitive sport.

Working closely with the national and state sporting bodies that the School has partnered with, you will build on Glennie’s reputation as Toowoomba’s leading school for girls’ sport, championing participation, performance, and pathways.

This role is ideal for a leader with experience in elite or professional sport as an athlete, a coach, performance manager, or program director, who is ready to shape the next generation of female athletes. You will oversee a comprehensive Prep to Year 12 sports program, mentor a talented team of coaches and staff, and foster a performance culture that celebrates both individual achievement and team success.

You will:

  • Lead and support the delivery of exceptional sporting programs from Prep to Year 12

  • Provide strategic direction, development, and management of the School’s sport programs, aligned with Glennie’s Training for 2032 Peak Performance Program and the School’s Strategic Plan

  • Offer inspirational leadership and mentoring to coaches and staff, fostering a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement

  • Champion the Glennie brand by building partnerships, promoting engagement, and strengthening connections across our School, local community, and sporting networks

You will have:

  • A minimum of five years’ experience leading and managing a high-performance sports program within a school or professional sporting context

  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a strategic plan for sport, with measurable outcomes and sustainable growth

  • A proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor teams, while inspiring young people to pursue excellence

  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs, events, and priorities effectively

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to engage confidently with students, parents, staff, and external sporting bodies

The Glennie School is an Anglican school for girls in Toowoomba, providing an exceptional education for Kindergarten to Year 12 students with boarding from Year 5. The School prides itself on the values that are imparted to students and will require the successful applicant to be supportive of the Anglican Ethos and comply with all state and legislative requirements under the operation of an independent school.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ms Jess Kitch, People and Culture Manager on 4688 8888 or email hr@glennie.qld.edu.au

Your application:
Please address your application to the Principal. Applications need to include a cover letter and resume.  Applications close COB Tuesday, 5 November 2025. Early applications are encouraged, as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

You need to have the right to work in Australia.  Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card, in accordance with ‘No Card, No Start law’, as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 is mandatory. 

  • Posted Date 17 Oct 2025
  • Location Toowoomba
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Education & Training
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided