Be part of a team driving excellence in sport and education. Shape the future of student-athletes at UWA. 

About UWA Sport? 

Here at UWA Sport, our vision is to be regarded as the leading university in Australia for participation, performance and inclusion in sport. 

We believe in the value of sport to individuals and communities. We provide meaningful sport and recreation experiences that provide value to the University and impact student recruitment, the student experience, graduate outcomes and community outreach.

The Opportunity  

This role is central to enhancing the experience of our student-athletes by delivering tailored support services, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and leading the planning and execution of key events and programs. You’ll work closely with internal university teams, state and national sporting organisations, and our affiliate sporting clubs to deliver an environment that supports the academic and athletic success of UWA’s athletes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver a suite of support services for student-athletes, including access to academic, health, and wellbeing programs. 
• Lead the delivery of key events and programs such as the UWA Sports Awards, Blues Awards, Team Maali events, athlete workshops, and professional development sessions. 
• Provide support and coordination for performance sport programs including the University Basketball League (UBL) and University Nationals. 

About You 

• You have experience in stakeholder relationship management across sport or academic environments. 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. 
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver events and programs. 
• Experience in a high-performance sporting environment and understanding of athlete needs. 
• Knowledge of student-athlete wellbeing considerations and athlete development frameworks. 
• Knowledge of the university and/or university sport sector is desirable. 

Why will you enjoy working at UWA Sport?

• Flexible working hours
• Gym and Swim membership 
• Paid top-up parental leave
• Training and development opportunities