Careers

Looking for your next career opportunity in rowing?

Welcome to Rowing Australia's Careers Page – your go-to destination for job opportunities across clubs and schools affiliated with Rowing Australia. Whether you're searching for coaching roles, administrative positions, or volunteer opportunities, you’ll find a wide range of listings tailored to the rowing community.

This page is a free resource for Rowing Australia-affiliated clubs and schools to share their vacancies, connecting passionate individuals with rewarding careers in rowing.

If you would like to have an advertisment included on this page, please send us the details using this form: Submit a job posting.

Rowing Australia - Sport Development Coordinator

Rowing Australia is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as Sport Development Coordinator. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that supports the delivery of sport development and coach education initiatives across flat-water rowing, indoor rowing, and coastal rowing.

We’re looking for someone passionate about growing sport participation and improving the experience of coaches, clubs, and schools across Australia. Whether you're an experienced administrator or emerging sport professional, this is your chance to contribute to national-level programs and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Support the management of the Sporting Schools Riggers Program
Assist in the planning and delivery of the Australian Indoor Rowing Championships and other indoor events
Provide coach education administration, including accreditation processing and database maintenance
Attend and document meetings and teleconferences
Maintain relevant updates on the Rowing Australia website
Develop and implement a national participant/registration platform
Identify and assist in delivering revenue-generating opportunities (e.g. grants, partnerships)
Collaborate with clubs, schools, and sporting partners to deliver community programs

What We’re Looking For

Strong administration and project coordination skills
Passion for sport development and community engagement
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience in coach education or event delivery is a plus
Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team

Remuneration

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please email a one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, along with your CV, to:
Ron Batt – rbatt@rowingaustralia.com.au

For questions or more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

📅 Applications close 5pm (AEST), Friday 11 April 2025

St Joseph's Nudgee College - Sport Director Rowing

About Nudgee

St Joseph’s Nudgee College is seeking a passionate and experienced Sport Director – Rowing to lead and manage our esteemed rowing program. This is a unique opportunity to guide student-athletes in a well-established and highly regarded program that values participation, sportsmanship, and personal development.

About the Role

As the Sport Director – Rowing, you will be responsible for the leadership and coordination of the College’s rowing program. Your role will encompass:

Providing strong leadership and strategic direction for the rowing program.
Fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship among athletes.
Overseeing coaching, training programs, and development initiatives.
Managing program logistics, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and regatta coordination.
Engaging with the broader College community, parents, and external rowing bodies.
Supporting the holistic growth of student-athletes, ensuring rowing complements their academic and personal development.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a dynamic individual with:

Proven leadership experience in rowing, preferably within a school or club environment.
Exceptional communication and organisational skills to manage all aspects of the program effectively.
A passion for mentoring and developing young athletes.
Experience in an educational environment (preferred but not essential).
While the College prefers a candidate with a teaching background, we welcome applications from experienced non-teaching professionals with significant experience in school-based rowing programs.

Position Details

Start Date: Negotiable, preferably April/May 2025.
Hours: Full-time.
Remuneration: Dependent on experience.
Closing Date for Applications: 1 May 2025.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via SEEK, where the full position description and further details are available.

We encourage early applications, as suitable candidates will be interviewed as applications are received, with the College aiming to finalise the appointment between mid-April and mid-May.

Apply now.

Junior Rowing News - Australian Rowing Writer

We are seeking knowledgable, passionate people to join JRN and write about the Australian rowing circuit. The role would involve becoming part of our Australian writing team and creating content on the upcoming racing season plus, if willing, joining the team again for the 25/26 season.

About you:
The ideal candidate would be: