Hot Sport Coordinator
UniSport Australia Ltd
Perth preferred, Brisbane considered, dependent on applicant.
Full Time, Contract/Temp
$60,000 pa + super
Description
The Sport Coordinator is one of eight team members responsible for the effective planning and delivery of the UniSport Nationals. The UniSport Nationals is the organisation's major annual multisport event, taking place in Perth from 26 September – 2 October 2026. Comprising of over 30 different sporting competitions, the Nationals hosts over 5,000 student‑athletes competing over one week of sporting competition.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement all sport requirements outlined in the event operations plan.
* Undertake event briefings, training sessions and updates to relevant staff during event delivery.
* Maintain clear and accurate administrative records of event's sport requirements.
* Update sport event information to the website.
* Contribute to the review and evaluation process of the Nationals.
* Prepare a post‑event report on the organisation and delivery of the sport components with recommendations for future events.
* Liaise with national, state and local sporting organisations, UniSport members, staff, stakeholders, service providers and the public on issues pertinent to the effective and efficient delivery of the event.
Financial
* Monitor and maintain accurate records of all sport areas of the event budget.
* Carry out appropriate quoting processes for event sport suppliers.
* Ensure all financial procedures are implemented effectively.
Sport
* Liaise with the National Events Manager – Sport regarding specific requirements and standards from national and state sporting bodies for each competition.
* Coordinate sport scheduling, draw scheduling, draw production and results process.
* Contribute to review of sport guidelines and event processes.
* Coordinate procurement of all sports equipment required for each competition.
* Plan, recruit and appoint appropriate sports medicine services for each competition.
* Develop key resources including competition manager handbooks and sport boxes for use during the event.
Sport Workforce
* Appoint and manage communications with competition management teams.
* Oversee and provide direction to up to three volunteer sport event interns through the planning, delivery, and wrap‑up phases of the events.
* Lead a team of up to six Sport Liaison Officers (staff) pre, during and after the event.
* Implement UniSport human resource management policies and procedures.
* Facilitate a positive and productive teamwork environment and provide leadership to the personnel within the assigned key functional areas of the event.
Collaborating With Other UniSport Business Areas
* Maintain contacts, activities, and other actions within the UniSport CRM as it relates to the Nationals sport program.
* Assist with and contribute to special projects or other UniSport business as required from time to time.
* Represent the organisation in an official capacity at various functions, gatherings, meetings, and conferences as well as on approved/relevant committees or working groups.
* Any other duties as directed by the National Events Manager – Sport.
Personal Attributes
* Driven individual with the ability to work autonomously and achieve results.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Understanding of sport competition coordination.
* Collaborative, logical, and proactive.
* Flexible and able to easily adapt to a changing work environment.
* Enjoys being part of a small team and actively contributes to the building of a positive workplace culture.
Selection Criteria and Application Instructions
Applicants should provide specific detail on how they meet the following selection criteria. All applicants will be assessed against these key areas. In your application, include:
* Experience in planning and/or delivering a sport competition, ideally within a multisport event.
* Knowledge of and experience working to project plans with designated timelines and key milestones.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks across numerous projects with differing timelines. Provide examples.
* Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and maintaining a high standard of communication.
Application timelines: Applications open 15 January 2026; applications close 11:59pm AEST 1 February 2026; interviews 4–6 February 2026; earliest start 2 March 2026; end date 30 October 2026.
Contact
Matthew Hunter
Application Method
Submit a single PDF document to or via the apply button. Include a cover letter, summary of how you meet the selection criteria (no more than ½ page per answer), and a CV/resume with reference details.
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