Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding School from Early Learning Centre to Year 12. The School’s exceptional Junior, Middle and Senior School campuses and Boarding Houses are located in Kensington Park, within Adelaide’s picturesque eastern suburbs. The Rowing Program is operated from a number of dedicated Pembroke Boat Sheds: the juniors are based on the Torrens River in Adelaide's CBD (Festival Drive), competition squads at the Alex Ramsay Regatta Course (West Lakes), and a dedicated training camp facility at Murray Bridge.

Reporting to the Co-Heads of Sport, the Head of Rowing is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational delivery of the Pembroke School Rowing Program. As a flagship co-curricular offering, Rowing at Pembroke aims to promote excellence, inclusion, teamwork, and enjoyment. This role leads the vision, direction, and coordination of Rowing across the School, ensuring a unified and high-quality experience for all students, coaches, and stakeholders. The Head of Rowing builds strong relationships with students, families, staff, and the broader community to grow and sustain a leading co-educational rowing program aligned with Pembroke’s values. This is an opportunity to build and develop a rowing program and culture that is inclusive, performance oriented and leads the way in school Rowing.

The Head of Rowing has a high degree of autonomy and flexible hours working term time to oversee all aspects of the School's Rowing Program. Over 100 students managed by 12 coaches across Learn to Row, Juniors, Intermediate and Seniors are presently involved in the Rowing Program. The role is well supported by a Boat Manager, the School's Sports Administrators and the Rowing Parents' Association.

The Head of Rowing may be appointed as either a teaching staff member (1-2 classes) or as a professional services staff member, depending on the qualifications and background of the successful applicant.

To be considered for this role you will be a dynamic people leader, capable of engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders and fostering a cohesive culture across the program. Your excellent planning, organisational and communication skills will enable you to build strong and effective working relationships with athletes, their coaches and parents.