Sport Development Officer fixed-term term-time+
Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ.
The College is situated in Rochedale on Brisbane's southside, about 20km from the CBD, about 55km from the Gold Coast, and is easily accessible by the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.
For further information about Redeemer Lutheran College please visit: www.redeemer.com.au.
About the role:
Redeemer Lutheran College has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person to work within our College Sport Department as the Sport Development Officer. This is a part time (up to 36 hours per week including some Saturday mornings), Term Time+ (42 Weeks per year) position starting Friday 16 January 2026.
The position of Sport Development Officer exists to provide support to the Sport Department and to develop specific sports across the College without the restrictions of a teaching load.
This position includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- The planning and development of College sport programs
- Sport administration duties and assistance with College sporting events
- Coaching of College sport teams.
Skills and experience:
- Hold a current Coaching Accreditation with the relevant State or National Sporting Organisation (SSO/NSO) to a minimum Level 1 or higher, and seek to obtain higher accreditation within 12 months of commencing the position
- Graduate or post-graduate qualifications in a sport or exercise related field would be looked upon favourably
- Maintain current First Aid, CPR and EPI-pen training qualifications
- The successful applicant will have current qualifications, or willingness to work towards obtaining qualifications, to facilitate a personal fitness program for students, including the running of strength and conditioning/fitness testing
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality and sensitivity of information
- The ability to support the Christian ethos of the College.
Applications should be addressed to Mr Darrin Schumacher, Principal, and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to jobs@redeemer.com.au before 4:00pm on Friday 28 November 2025. The PDF File should in the following order include:
- letter of application (one page)
- curriculum vitae (three pages maximum)
- the name, organisation, position, contact mobile number of three referees, at least two of which can speak to your current professional practice
- Working with Children (Blue Card) status.
Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to the wellbeing and safety of students in its care. Blue Card legislation states a “No Card, No Start” policy. This means paid employees must hold a current Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card or be issued with a Paid Blue Card/Exemption Card before they can commence work. Candidates may wish to consider how their Blue Card status will affect their suitably for this position as a Blue Card/Exemption Card is an inherent requirement of the role, prior to a state date. For more information on Blue Card/Exemption Cards, please go to the Blue Card Services website.
Applications must be received electronically via jobs@redeemer.com.au indicated above and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.
The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.
Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to child safety. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful applicants must comply with the College’s Child Protection Program.
