Head of Gymnastics

• Join a collaborative team in our new, leading-edge sports and aquatic centre

• Full-time, permanent role

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-profile school-based recreation and competitive gymnastics club

Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) Melbourne is a leading ELC-Year 12 independent school offering both the VCE and International Baccalaureate. PLC has an outstanding academic tradition, an international focus and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs focusing on encouraging leadership, service and life-long personal development and learning.

THE ROLE

This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile school-based club with a strong sense of community involvement.

In 2025, PLC celebrated the inaugural opening of our new sports, aquatic and fitness centre - the Joan Montgomery Centre - adding to the excitement and potential within this role.

The Head of Gymnastics is a full-time, permanent role.

The role will be responsible for the vision, development, start-up, delivery, and advancement of the PLC gymnastics program.  

The Head of Gymnastics is a senior appointment within the school’s Sports Department, with overarching responsibility for the vision, development, start-up, delivery, and advancement of the PLC gymnastics program. The gymnastics program will be a key program in the development and implementation of the PLC Sports Strategy and opportunities for students within the school and local community to engage in the gymnastics program.

You will work closely with our Director of Sport and Head of Senior School to deliver a quality gymnastics program. Bringing a specialised skill set, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management for all gymnastics activities across the school, encompassing program planning, staff supervision, competition preparation, risk management, and community engagement.

ABOUT YOU

With a Women's Artistic Gymnastics Coaching Accreditation, you will have experience in establishing and starting up a new gymnastics program in either a school or club-based setting.

You have demonstrated expertise in gymnastics coaching and program leadership, including the preparation of competitive or high-performance pathway athletes.

Your experience, knowledge, and abilities will help you lead, mentor, and manage a passionate team to achieve amazing outcomes.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PLC

• Free onsite parking, including EV charging stations

• 5 weeks annual leave, paid gratis days, and 17.5% paid annual leave loading

• Salary packaging and novated leasing options

• Onsite cafe with barista, and school canteen serving delicious meal options

• Free staff use of our new state-of-the-art aquatics and gymnasium facility

• Join a learning community that actively supports professional development

• …and more

Applications close 9am Thursday 8 January 2026, however candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the interview process may commence prior to the application closing date.

A copy of the position description and PLC Recruitment Pack can be found below or via our PLC Careers website: https://jobboards.adlogic.com.au/plc/

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC) and will also be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.