Thank you for your interest in supporting the students of St Joseph's Nudgee College.
Our coaches, volunteers and co-curricular personnel play a vital role in helping students develop confidence, character, leadership and a lifelong love of learning beyond the classroom.
Whether you are coaching a sporting team, supporting the Performing Arts or volunteering in another capacity, your contribution helps create opportunities that positively shape the lives of our students.
Make a Difference
By volunteering with Nudgee College, you will:
✔ Make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
✔ Share your knowledge, skills and experience.
✔ Become part of a welcoming and supportive College community.
✔ Help provide safe, inclusive and enjoyable co-curricular experiences.
✔ Contribute to the Edmund Rice tradition of service, community and justice.
Before submitting your registration, please ensure you:
Support the values and mission of St Joseph's Nudgee College and Edmund Rice Education Australia.
Are committed to maintaining a child-safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
Understand that co-curricular volunteers are required to complete the College's onboarding process before commencing.
Understand that this includes screening and verification through the Queensland Blue Card requirements, mandatory learning, and role-specific induction. Visit the Queensland Blue Card Services website.
Are willing to comply with the College's Child Safeguarding Framework, Code of Conduct and other applicable policies.
Once your application has been submitted, the College will guide you through the remaining onboarding process.
Your appointment may include:
✅ Suitability assessment
✅ Blue Card requirements (where applicable)
✅ Reference or qualification verification (where required)
✅ Completion of mandatory Volunteer Induction
✅ Familiarisation with College policies and procedures
✅ Role-specific information and training
You will be advised when you are approved to commence your volunteer or coaching role.
Every Nudgee Man Should Feel Safe
The safety and well-being of every student is the highest priority at St Joseph's Nudgee College.
All coaches, volunteers and co-curricular personnel are expected to uphold the College's commitment to child safeguarding and contribute to creating safe, respectful and inclusive environments for students.
Child safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. If you see, hear or become aware of a concern, report it immediately. If you're unsure, report it anyway.
Do I need experience?
Requirements vary depending on the role. Relevant experience, qualifications or accreditation may be required for some coaching or specialist positions.
Do I need a Blue Card?
Yes.
Co-curricular volunteers who coach, mentor, supervise or work directly with students are generally required to hold either a current Queensland Blue Card or Exemption Card before commencing their role, unless a legislative exemption applies.
For further information about Queensland Blue Card requirements, visit the Queensland Blue Card Services website.
When can I start?
Volunteers must complete the College's onboarding requirements and receive approval before commencing.
Will I receive training?
Yes. Volunteers complete an induction and any role-specific training before commencing their duties.
Will I receive support?
Yes. Your Coordinator will guide you through onboarding, introduce you to your team and provide any role-specific information before you commence.
If you are unsure which application is appropriate or require assistance with the application process, please contact the relevant Co-curricular team.
Sport Office sport@nudgee.qld.edu.au
Performing Arts performingarts@nudgee.qld.edu.au
If you are unsure which application is appropriate, please contact the relevant team before submitting your application.