Join the team to support high performance programs including the La Trobe Elite Athlete Program and Sports Performance Hub.

• Full time
• Continuing
• Bundoora Campus
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!

About the position

La Trobe Sport is a University department with the strategic goal of developing La Trobe University into the University of choice for Sport in Australia.

Duties at this level may include:

• Administration of the La Trobe University Elite Athlete Program including but not limited to: advocating for athletes; record keeping; internal and external reporting; marketing; oversight of the mailbox; athlete case management; event administration; support athletes in gaining flexibility in assessments, exams and cross-institutional study; support work, placement and career balance and support all policy updates.
• Administration and development of the Sports Performance Hub including but not limited to bookings, athlete testing, casual staff training, client liaison, and policy updates.
• Coordination of strength and conditioning, nutrition and wellbeing programs for elite athletes with relevant staff and identification of further opportunities for program growth in the Elite Athlete Program.
• Identifying and recommending beneficial process changes to contribute to the operational improvement of high performance sport programs within La Trobe Sport.
• Assisting the Senior Coordinator, Representative and High Performance Sport with oversight of University Basketball League and any other high performance sport competitions.
• Communicate and the ability to build effective and professional relationships within La Trobe University as well as with external organisations, to support and represent La Trobe Sport.
• Coordination and administrative duties associated with the University Nationals Competition

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Relevant undergraduate qualifications or work experience in sport administration, sport and exercise science or related areas.
• Relevant experience in the administration and delivery of programs and/or events.
• Established understanding of university practices, systems and processes relevant to La Trobe Sport and/or elite athletes.  
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop professional working relationships with colleagues, students and other stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established processes and contribute positively to an effective team environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.

Please refer to the Position Descriptions for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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