- Reference number: 25248
- Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis until 31 December 2025
- Remuneration: $94,099 to $106,134 pa (HEW5) (inclusive of $79,514 to $89,685 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
- Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Sport Officer, Elite Sport to join Office of the Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar, Administrative Division.
The Sport Officer, Elite Sport is responsible for providing support and services to all elite sport students studying at QUT, while also ensuring QUT maintains its status as a ‘Gold’ member of the Elite Sport Education Network (ESEN). The role is required to support the development and roll out of QUT’s elite sport student resource support, professional development, performance support, and connection activities determined by the Sport Performance Lead and ensure strong systematic and efficient processes are in place to enable student sportspeople to navigate the academic journey with ease. This will include meeting the program delivery requirements for academic flexibility, tailored support and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The role is expected to develop strong and cohesive relationships with the wider sporting team, university faculty support staff and external sport education managers to ensure student sportspeople have opportunities to play and engage in sport while balancing elite sporting commitments and university studies.
We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
Administrative Division supports the governance and operations of the University, including planning and quality, facilities and services for students and staff. The Administrative Division is led by the Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar. The People Services Portfolio provides a range of high quality services designed to enrich the staff and student experience at QUT. Services provided by the Portfolio span across the entire student and staff life cycle. In addition, the Portfolio provides advice and leadership to the university on a broad range of student and staff matters, including social justice and public policy..
What you need to succeed
- Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a degree with relevant work experience in an elite sporting environment.
- Demonstrated experience in the operation, including development and implementation of sporting programs and systems to deliver effective professional services to students and external groups.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise a small team of student casuals that represent QUT at events or engagement activities ensuring their elite sport student experience aligns with Elite Sport Program objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to operate methodically with a high degree of attention to detail, undertake comprehensive planning and utilise organisational skills to prioritise and meet conflicting demands.
- Proven digital literacy using a range of applications and databases relevant an elite sport environment and QUT’s software and systems.
- Highly developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with others and effectively liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
- Experience in designing, developing and implementing events to support sporting programs and initiatives, including awards and recognition events.
Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
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Belong at QUT
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.
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