Mentor and inspire our young debatersAvailability required for after school sessionsOnsite at our beautiful campus in Burwood Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) Melbourne is a leading ELC-Year 12 Christian independent school for girls 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 RoleAre you, or were you once, a star debater? Do you have experience or an interest in coaching student debaters? This could be an opportunity for you.PLC is seeking a Casual Debating Coach to guide and mentor students on preparing and delivering debates in the Debating Association of Victoria's Schools Competition.In this role, you will support and encourage students to become critical thinkers, articulate their views with confidence and respond effectively to opposing ideas.You will be employed for the Senior Debating season, which involves attending debating nights to observe your allocated Grade. You will also be required to run a coaching session from 3.45pm- 5.15pm one week prior to each round. About YouYou will have previous experience in debating and a passion for sharing your skills and knowledge with our new generation of young debaters. You have the ability to understand and model effective debating techniques, the ability to identify the skill level of students and deliver targeted coaching sessions.Your written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate positively to students across Years 9-12, and from different cultural backgrounds, will be essential.Applications close 5pm Monday 9 March 2026.A copy of the position description can be viewed below, or via the PLC Careers website: https://jobboards.adlogic.com.au/plc/ All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces the Christian ethos of the College and the Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain a valid Working With Children Check (for Employees).PLC Recruitment PackPosition Description AUD Burwood 3125

Casual Debating Coach

    • Mentor and inspire our young debaters
    • Availability required for after school sessions
    • Onsite at our beautiful campus in Burwood

     

    Presbyterian Ladies' College (PLC) Melbourne is a leading ELC-Year 12 Christian independent school for girls 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

    Are you, or were you once, a star debater? Do you have experience or an interest in coaching student debaters? This could be an opportunity for you.

    PLC is seeking a Casual Debating Coach to guide and mentor students on preparing and delivering debates in the Debating Association of Victoria's Schools Competition.

    In this role, you will support and encourage students to become critical thinkers, articulate their views with confidence and respond effectively to opposing ideas.

    You will be employed for the Senior Debating season, which involves attending debating nights to observe your allocated Grade. You will also be required to run a coaching session from 3.45pm- 5.15pm one week prior to each round. 

    About You

    You will have previous experience in debating and a passion for sharing your skills and knowledge with our new generation of young debaters. 

    You have the ability to understand and model effective debating techniques, the ability to identify the skill level of students and deliver targeted coaching sessions.

    Your written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate positively to students across Years 9-12, and from different cultural backgrounds, will be essential.

    Applications close 5pm Monday 9 March 2026.

    A copy of the position description can be viewed below, or via the PLC Careers website: https://jobboards.adlogic.com.au/plc/ 

    All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces the Christian ethos of the College and the Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain a valid Working With Children Check (for Employees).

    • Posted Date 24 Feb 2026
    • Location Burwood
      VIC / Australia
    • Industry Education & Training
    • Job Type
    • Salary Not provided