THE FOLLOWING PAPERS SHOULD BE LODGED WITH AN APPLICATION.

Completed Application Form

Cover letter and Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Names of professional and personal referees. Personal referees should include a church minister where possible.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Applications should be marked confidential and addressed to:
Dr Michele Benn, Principal
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Danebank Anglican School for Girls, 80-98 Park Road HURSTVILLE NSW 2220

NOTE: Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to the deadline.

Public Speaking and Debating Coordinator

Casual

Danebank is one of the leading Christian girls’ schools in Australia with a wonderful reputation and proud

history of excellence and innovation in thinking, learning and care. We nurture and inspire girls to flourish

through inclusive and powerful educational opportunities.

We aspire for each girl to belong and become all she is purposed to be.

Our guiding values are compassionate service, creative collaboration, respectful relationships, courageous
optimism, personal excellence, loving kindness and taking responsibility. The life of our school is anchored in a
Christian foundation and our worship and spiritual life is grounded in the Anglican tradition. The very essence of
our motto - Ut Prosim That I May Serve - reflects our intention for each girl to develop meaning in her life, to
grow in faith, to serve others and to contribute to society into the future.

Our Approach
Our approach to education is futures-focused and holistic: we integrate student wellbeing, learning and

personal development to help shape the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual aspects of each

individual.

Our Staff
Danebank acknowledges and values the contribution that all staff, teaching and operational, make to the

achievement of the School’s strategy and is committed to supporting all staff in their endeavours.

Danebank staff are passionate about learning and deeply committed to the wellbeing and growth of each girl.

Our heart to serve and vision to improve drives our collaboration, innovation, professional growth and pursuit

of the best for ourselves and our community. Staff enjoy working in our engaging environment.

Position Description
This Position Description is a guide only and is not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties
attached to this position. The Position Description is subject to review and modification by the Principal, in
response to the strategic direction of the School and the development of the skills and knowledge of the
position.

Position Title Public Speaking and Debating Coordinator

Reporting Manager Assistant Head of Senior School - Learning

Role Purpose
The Public Speaking and Debating Coordinator is an administrative role
dedicated to fostering the development of students' public speaking and
communication skills. Reporting to the Assistant Head of Senior School -
Learning,



the Public Speaking and Debating Coordinator works closely with
various departments to coordinate and support oratory-related activities,
events, and competitions. This role is essential in promoting a culture of
excellence in communication, ensuring that students have the opportunities
and resources to build confidence and competence in public speaking.

The Public Speaking and Debating Coordinator is responsible for organising
and managing logistics for school-wide oratory events and providing
administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of oratory
programs. The role requires a commitment to upholding the school's
aspiration and intent, core values, and Christian foundation, contributing to
the holistic development of each student.

Though not a teaching role, the Public Speaking and Debating Coordinator
plays a key part in the school's mission by supporting the educational and
personal growth of students through high-quality oratory programs.

Specific Duties and
Responsibilities

Actively support the Christian ethos of the school, modelling a Christian
example in all activities.

Public Speaking

- Awareness & Communication: Promote public speaking

opportunities and competitions through email, Canvas updates,
and assembly announcements.

- Student Engagement: Host bi-weekly meetings during Semester 1

for students interested in public speaking, with additional sessions
as needed for competition preparation.

- Competition Coordination: Organise trials to select school

representatives for competitions and manage the entry process,
including all associated administration.

- Leadership & Mentorship: Appoint a Public Speaking Captain from

Year 11-12 and coordinate guest coaches or masterclasses for
students.

- Reporting & Documentation: Provide photos and reports for

marketing purposes, write the annual Public Speaking Report for
the Yearbook, and manage public speaking teams for the Festival of
Speech.

Debating

- Pre-Season Preparation: Attend Archdale meetings, recruit and

manage coaching staff, schedule training and competitions, and
coordinate information sessions and student sign-ups.

- Team Management: Appoint and brief Debating Captains,

supervise all teams during training and competitions, and conduct
trials to form teams.

- Event Coordination: Organise home and away debates, including

logistics, room setup, and communication with competing schools.
Ensure students' safety and adherence to procedures.

- Post-Event Administration: Submit results, manage coaches'

timesheets, and handle budget and equipment needs. Write
reports for the Yearbook and newsletter.

Festival of Speech

- Participation & Entry: Attend meetings,



manage student entries,

and coordinate trials for selecting participants in various sections
like debating, poetry, and public speaking.

- Training & Support: Organise training sessions with coaches,

arrange staff mentors, and manage all logistical aspects of the
two-day event.

Communication and Engagement

- Interpersonal skills appropriate to establishing and maintaining

effective and respectful relationships with students, staff and
parents.

- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers.
- Respond to parent enquiries regarding Danebank’s oratory

program and student matters in a timely manner to ensure positive
outcomes for student involvement.

Any other duties as may be required by the Principal and/or Deputy
Principal Senior School.

Key Competencies, Skills

and/ or Experience

- A commitment to the Christian mission of Danebank
- Experienced debater with experience in debating competition
- Effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work

collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

- Professional and personal integrity.
- Flexible and open to change.
- Proactive and innovative.
- Technologically literate and experienced in the integration of

technology into every aspect of students’ learning.

- Commitment to personal and professional development.

Essential Qualifications Essential: First Aid certificate

- Working with Children check required.

Workplace Health and Safety All Danebank staff have a responsibility to comply with the School’s WHS
policies, procedures and practices and contribute to a healthy and protected
workplace culture.

Child Protection Danebank is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, putting the needs
and interests of our students first. All Danebank staff are required to comply
with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring
that the School’s Child Safe policies, procedures and programs are at the
forefront of all we do. This includes maintaining a child safe culture,
adopting strategies and taking action to promote child wellbeing, and
keeping students safe from harm. The School has zero tolerance for child
abuse.

Classification Casual

Application Information

Applications addressed to:

Dr Emma Burgess, Principal

Email: [email protected]

Mail: The Principal, Danebank School, 80-92 Park Road, Hurstville, 2220

Please complete the Application for Employment Teacher form, to be considered for this position.
This form is available on the employment page of our website. www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/employment/

Applications close See ad for specific details.

NOTE: Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received and the

position may be filled prior to the deadline.

Danebank is a member of the Anglican Schools Corporation

Document Information

Prepared by Assistant Head of Senior School - Learning

Prepared date September 2024, reviewed Oct 2026

Approved by Principal with requisition

Approved date

Additional notes

📌 Public Speaking and Debating Coordinator (Hurstville)
🏢 Danebank
📍 Hurstville