Netball

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour. 

The Head of Netball is responsible for organising and administering the netball sports program at all levels on the Corio campus (from Year 5 to Year 12). The role is offered part-time on a 6-month fixed-term contract.  Note that this role will require you to work a mixture of days, afternoons and some Saturdays and Public Holidays. 

The position encompasses five broad areas (administration, management, professional development, planning and facilitating and communication) and effectively spans the entire year.  

It not only deals with the in-season but the off season where pre-season training is managed and planning for the upcoming season is completed.  

About the role 

Key responsibilities of this position include: 

Pre-season preparation 

• Sourcing and allocating staff 
• Booking transport, catering, venues and organisation of umpires 
• Preparation of fixtures 

In-season 

• Ensure all training sessions are appropriately staffed daily 
• Supporting and managing Coaches and players 
• Managing budgets  
• Organising professional development sessions 
• Team selection 
• Managing staffing, students, and fixtures during the season  

End of the Season 

• Co-ordinate and submit nominations for colours awards within Netball 
• Organise and facilitate end of season functions and awards 
• Facilitate completion of team photographs 
• Complete all administrative tasks required to complete the season 
• Attend end of season APS sport review meetings   
• Formally review the season with the Director of Sport 

About you 

• You will have previous experience coordinating sport and overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of a sports program 
• Previous experience and involvement in the development of sports skills and teams in a coaching capacity within an educational setting 
• Applicant must be available for an immediate start  

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee) and a National Criminal History Check. 

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse. 

For further details and/or to apply, visit the employment opportunities page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment  

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. 

Applications close at 10 am on Tuesday 11th March 2025.  

Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, creativity, and academic rigour. Our character is compassionate, curious, and courageous, and we achieve our goals through working ethically, collaboratively, inclusively, progressively and with substantiation.

The sports programme based at our Corio campus requires casual Netball Coaches for the upcoming winter season (to commence April 2025)

Previous coaching and/or playing experience is required. Training occurs at the School throughout the week with matches/competition on a Saturday morning. Applicants must possess a current Working with Children Card (Employment) and/or VIT Registration and be willing to obtain a National Police History Check. 

About the role:

The role is responsible for the following:

• Planning and delivery of a coaching programme within the designated sport over the season, including the development of specific training and skill development sessions (pre and in season) to meet desired expectations and outcomes for the sport
• Monitoring student attendance, performance, dress and effectively communicating and encouraging the expectations of student behaviour
• Facilitating positive interactions with students and other internal and external coaches
• Actively exercising a duty of care and monitoring the welfare of all students involved in netball
• Attending all professional development and induction programmes and activities as required

About you:

To be successful in this role you will need:

Essential Skills:

• Experience in coaching and the implementation of a coaching programme within netball
• Previous experience in developing the sports skills and experiences of students
• Excellent communication and motivational skills and a capacity to manage and coordinate sports teams
• Knowledge and understanding of adolescent development and behaviour relevant to coaching sports teams

Desirable Skills:

• A relevant coaching qualification and/or extensive netball experience
• Competition experience within netball as an athlete

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse. 

The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’. The School’s expectation is that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

If you are passionate about Netball and looking for an opportunity to extend this passion into paid employment, apply here.

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

Applications close at 10:00am on Tuesday 22^nd April 2025

With six rounds left of the GFNL A Grade Netball competition, we take a look at the race toward finals. Every game is critical, and for those that are far up on form, it’s about securing that top spot. This piece looks at the 2022 finals contenders.

Newtown & Chilwell

They have only lost one game in three years. Their unbeaten record finally came to an end this year by a determined St Albans. Since their defeat, they haven’t missed a step. They currently hold the top spot on the ladder, but there are still five matches to play including the bye and they are only ahead of Colac and St Albans by four points. They vs St Albans in Round 15 and Colac in Round 18. These games will shape the top spot.

The Run Home: Leopold, Geelong West, St Albans, Bye, St Mary’s, Colac

Colac

Currently in second place on percentage, the Tigers have had a consistent season all year. Their biggest win was against St Albans. It was the round after the Supersaints defeated the Eagles. Colac’s losses have come from a formidable South Barwon in Round 9, and Newtown & Chilwell in Round 5. The Tigers’ run home is tough, but that minor premiership is well within reach. However, they will have to beat the Swans in Round 16 and knock off the ladder leaders in Round 18 if they want the week off come finals time.

The Run Home: St Mary’s, Bell Park, Leopold, South Barwon, Lara, Newtown & Chilwell

St Albans

The Supersaints stunned the GFNL A Grade Senior Netball competition when the Eagles fell to them in Round 4. The convincing win saw St Albans as the new team beat, but they then suffered losses two weeks in a row. Their first shock loss came from Geelong West in Round 5, followed by Colac in Round 6. These losses have seemed to humble St Albans as they have been solid ever since. They have a few challenges in the following weeks, but much like Colac, that top spot is still up for grabs.

The Run Home: Bell Park, Leopold, Newtown & Chilwell, Lara, Bye, Geelong West

South Barwon

One game separates the Swans from Colac and St Albans. South Barwon is another flag contender, but they will want to remain vigilant as teams become more desperate each round. In Round 3, the Swans had their first loss against a convincing St Joseph’s. Like many, they were also unable to rise to the challenge of Newtown and Chilwell. The following week they fell to St Albans but bounced back in Round 9 to beat Colac. The Swans have already had the bye and being six points ahead of Geelong West, they have a good run home with Colac being the hardest of the bunch. Still, no wins are guaranteed.

The Run Home: Lara, St Joseph’s, St Mary’s, Colac, Leopold, Bell Park

Geelong West

It’s been an interesting season for Geelong West. They managed to collect a huge scalp early this season with a win over St Albans but haven’t beaten any other team higher than their current ladder position. So far, the Giants have fallen to Colac, Newtown & Chilwell, St Joseph’s, South Barwon, and drew with Bell Park. They have a mixed run home of games they should win but the pressure will be on to maintain their fifth spot. With upcoming games of having to face St Alban and Newtown & Chilwell, their resolve will be tested.

The Run Home: Grovedale, Newtown & Chilwell, Lara, Bell Park, St Joseph’s, St Albans

St Joseph’s

With defeats over South Barwon and Geelong West, Joey’s are every chance to sneak into the fifth position. However, St Joseph’s has not had a good run in recent games. If they have a sudden change in luck next weekend, they are every chance to play in the Finals. Another win over South Barwon would make the perfect start. Their run home also looks easier than most.

The Run Home: Bye, South Barwon, Grovedale, St Mary’s, Geelong West, Lara

Bell Park

After a tough road through the beginning of the season, Bell Park managed to pinch some decent wins in the second act. They just got over St Joseph’s by one goal, a draw against Geelong West, and two very convincing wins over Leopold and St Mary’s. They do have an extremely difficult run home. They will have St Albans, Colac, Geelong West, and South Barwon to contend with. If the Dragons make Finals, they deserve to be there.

The Run Home: St Albans, Colac, Bye, Geelong West, Grovedale, South Barwon

The Geelong Advertiser Coaches Player of the Year is an award voted by each A-Grade netball coach on a 3,2,1 basis after each home and away game, acknowledging outstanding effort by an individual player in a season.

There are individual awards for the Bellarine FNL A-Grade & Geelong FNL A-Grade Netball competitions. 

The votes have been tallied from Round 3 onwards as the award was established following Round 3. 

*Votes from Round 6 onwards will be completed upon all club coaches submitting votes. 

Geelong West Giants will play Newcomb Power in the 2025 All Abilities Grand Final at Kardinia Park on Tuesday at 6.20pm.

The Giants will enter the decider as the form team of the competition having won their past 10 games in succession, the most recent a dominant 36-2 goal win over the Surf Coast Suns to secure a Grand Final berth.

They will play Newcomb after they reached the finale after a 22-13 win against St. Joseph’s.

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Record this season

Geelong West Giants and Newcomb Power have met on four occassions this season with the Giants holding a 3-1 advantage.

Round 3 – Newcomb Power (16) defeated Geelong West Giants (12)
Round 6 – Geelong West Giants (32) defeated Newcomb (7)
Round 9 – Newcomb (4) defeated by Geelong West Giants (17)
Round 12 – Geelong West Giants (25) defeated Newcomb (7)

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Match Details

Date: Tuesday 12 August
Time: 6.20pm
Location: Kardinia Park, Court 5

Coverage

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The AFL Barwon Region will be represented in the Super Netball Reserves competition in the 2025 season, with Emily Green being selected in the Netball Australia Talent & Development Squad.

Members of this squad will be drawn on for Super Netball Reserves allocation and additional development opportunities, including targeted sessions and Suncorp Super Netball match day involvement with high performance umpire coaches.

A high performing A badged panel umpire in our region for several seasons, Emily was named as the AFL Barwon Netball Umpire of the Year in 2023 for her outstanding season.

Emily was also selected as one of four umpires selected from Victoria to officiate at the 2024 National Netball Championship in April this year.

AFL Barwon congratulates Emily on her selection in the Netball Australia Talent & Development Squad for next season.

The full list of the 2025 Netball Australia umpiring squads can be found here.