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 6-months 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 flexible 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 would like to learn more about this opportunity or to obtain the job description, click 'Apply' now