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Director of Sport & WHPE Jobs in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia at St Peter’s College
Title: Director of Sport & WHPE
Company: St Peter’s College
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: SPSC Main Campus
Job Category: Sport and Athletic Development
About St Peter’s College
St Peter’s College has an unwavering commitment to the education of boys and our vision is to be an exceptional community of learning. Our values of Truth, Respect and Service are a strong and constant part of school life. Today, and for more than 175 years, our most important work is shaping the character of the boys and young men at Saints – developing a sense of service, courage, commitment and integrity.
We are a school with a rich tapestry of history and tradition. St Peter’s College was founded in 1847, just 11 years after South Australia was established. The school is set on 32 hectares of magnificent grounds and is only three kilometres from Adelaide’s city centre. With beautiful buildings, both historic and modern, our educational facilities and sports fields are among the best in the country. Our grounds are extensive, with seven ovals, a hockey pitch, 20 tennis courts and a state-of-the-art sports centre with swimming pool and full gymnasium. We also have an outdoor education campus at Finniss, near Lake Alexandrina, about an hour’s drive from Adelaide.
St Peter’s College is an Anglican boys’ school, offering an exceptional education to approximately 1,650 students from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. We also offer boarding facilities and our modern Boarding House provides a homely, safe and comfortable experience for about 100 boys from Years 7 to 12.
We are honoured to have been educating the minds, hearts and spirits of students for more than 175 years. We are proud of our old scholars and their contributions to society and our illustrious alumni include three Nobel Laureates, 10 Australian Premiers and 42 Rhodes Scholars. A team of dedicated staff ensures St Peter’s College provides the best educational experiences for our boys. Our skilled staff work across a wide range of areas including teaching, IT, finance and corporate services, and grounds and maintenance. Each staff member plays a valuable role in ensuring the school nurtures educated and considerate young men.
Job Description
About the position
St Peter's College is currently seeking to appoint a Director of Sport & WHPE. This position is a senior, ongoing leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, development, communication, and sustained excellence of the School’s integrated Sport, Wellbeing Health & Physical Education, and Athletic Development programs.
The role provides leadership of a cohesive P–12 framework that aligns curriculum, co curricular sport, athletic development, and physical literacy with the School’s Strategic Plan, Vision, Values, and Anglican ethos.
The Director is accountable for building and sustaining a high performing, inclusive, and values driven culture of sport, ensuring strong participation pathways for all students, alongside the development of high performance development and extension programs. Central to the role is the effective communication and promotion of the School’s sport strategy, and the use of data and evidence to evaluate impact, guide improvement, and build long term program success.
This is a permanent, full time leadership position, to commence in Term 3, 2026.
Desired Skills And Experience
Why work for us?
St Peter's College offers a welcoming learning community connected by a shared vision and values. Our staff take great pride in delivering an exceptional educational experience for our students who are motivated to learn and for our families who truly value their partnership with the School. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where knowledge and expertise are built through professional growth and development opportunities. Our incredible facilities are complemented by the resources required to engage students in innovative and creative ways. With a focus on the pastoral care and wellbeing of both staff and students, the inclusive community-focused culture of St Peter’s College provides an environment in which staff are supported to perform to their best.
How To Apply
Please refer to the Application Information Booklet for further information.
Applications close 22 May 2026. The School reserves the right to interview applicants prior to the closing date and to proceed to appointment if a suitable candidate is identified.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Heidi Rowe (Director of People Culture and Safety) on 08 8404 0512 or [email protected]
The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Child Protection Policy.
St Peter's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
