Manager School Sport

This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2026

The Schooling Operations and Initiatives branch is responsible for the management and implementation of strategic education programs that support schools and student outcomes. Typically, these programs involve partnership and liaison with the non-government school sectors, corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia. Delivery of support and services to public schools assisting them to implement these programs is a key responsibility of the Branch.

School Sport West is the Department of Education’s central unit responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of statewide school sport programs and events. The unit delivers a significant annual program of sporting opportunities for students across Western Australia. School Sport West works with stakeholders to support high-quality, inclusive and well-coordinated sporting opportunities for students. The unit provides direct departmental oversight of school sport delivery, with a strong focus on effective governance, financial management, accountability and risk management.

The Role

The Manager School Sport will strategically lead and manage the delivery of competitive school sporting opportunities, programs and strategies for students in all Western Australian schools. They will lead the management, deployment and capacity building of the casual school sport workforce throughout the State. They will also negotiate service and funding agreements and develop and maintain partnerships and sustainable working relationships with stakeholders.

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