Applications close at 11:30 pm AEDT Friday, 24 October (late applications will not be accepted).
The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.
Are you up for the challenge?
About the team – Located in Gavirate, near Milan, the AIS European Training Centre aims to be a "home away from home" for Australian sports in Europe and a key factor in ensuring access to high performance training facilities while travelling. The AIS ETC staff is a small high performing team of passionate Australian and Italian members who take pride in supporting Australian sports every day and contributing to the success of their campaigns.
About the role – As part of the AIS ETC team, you will work closely with the ETC Sports Manager to plan, prepare and deliver high performance sports camps for Australian and International elite athletes. You will be the key figure in handling the day-to-day logistic and support requests from the National Sporting Organisations. You will have the opportunity to go out on the field with the teams and support them during peak event such as the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
About you – We are looking for someone a proactive, can-do mindset is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments. Flexibility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn are highly valued, contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
The successful candidate will have
- Australian citizenship
- Tertiary Qualification in business administration, sports-related field or event coordination;
- Advanced knowledge of Italian language;
- Demonstrated experience in high-performance sport and in event coordination;
- Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving approach;
- Strong planning and organisational skills;
- Proven ability to live and work overseas and in a small team environment.
This position is offered as a fixed-term position until June 2026, with the possibility of being extended or made ongoing.
Why work with us?
We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney and in Italy. Across all locations, we offer:
- Options for adaptable working arrangements.
- Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
- Access to a customised ASC L&D; calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
- Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
- Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
- Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.
Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
- Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:
- Contact Officer: Elena Crocchioni, ETC Sports Manager
- Phone number: +393346411925
- Email address: elena.crocchioni@ausport.gov.au
Acknowledgement of Country
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.
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📌 ETC Sports Coordinator
🏢 Australian Sports Commission
📍 Canberra