Primary Division Coordinator Position Description

Primary Division Coordinator Role Description

• Position Overview

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  • Role: Primary Division Coordinator (55 positions available across Eastern Metropolitan, Gippsland, Greater Western, Hume, Loddon Mallee, Northern Metropolitan, Southern Metropolitan, and Western Metropolitan regions)
  • Organisation: School Sport Victoria, collaborating with Region Coordinators and Region School Sports Officers
  • Term: One-year appointment
  • Remuneration: Up to $4,500 paid via eduPay (government schools), school payment system (non-government schools), or invoice (sole traders with a valid ABN)
  • Uniform: Official SSV apparel kit (polo shirt and cap) provided by our approved supplier

• Key Leadership Responsibilities

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  As a Primary Division Coordinator, you will lead the delivery of memorable interschool sport experiences for local students.

  Event Management and Operations

  • Organise and deliver Division Swimming, Cross Country, and Track and Field championships, alongside Summer and Winter sport competitions.
  • Secure quality venues, specialist officials, convenors, and first aid support to ensure safe, seamless event delivery.
  • Conduct pre-event safety checks using the Convenor360 App (https://ssv.convenor360.com) and submit event reports efficiently.
  • Champion the SSV Positive Behaviour Rule and Child Safe Officer best practice guidelines across all Division and District events.

  Communication and Coordination

  • Maintain up-to-date region calendars, rules, draws, and results on the official SSV website platform.
  • Partner with District Coordinators and schools to provide tailored guidance, modified sport rules, and dispute resolution.
  • Manage regional athlete nominations and collate participation data each term.

  Financial Oversight

  • Prepare, submit, and manage the annual Division sports budget.
  • Issue member school levies and process approved invoices promptly through SSV Finance.
  • Submit required mid-year forecasts and end-of-year budget acquittals.

• Key Selection Criteria

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  We are seeking enthusiastic leaders who demonstrate:

  1. Planning and Delivery Management: Proven success in planning, running, and reviewing high-quality school sport programmes.
  2. Resource Management: Strong ability to manage budgets and resources efficiently on schedule.
  3. Teamwork: A collaborative mindset with strong organizational skills across multi-disciplinary teams.
  4. Analysis and Advice: Sound judgment when evaluating programme implementation at the local or regional level.
  5. Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.