Location: ANU Campus, Acton 

Reports to: Sport Manager - Clubs and Athletes 

ANU Sport is an independent incorporated association that delivers sport, fitness, and recreation services and opportunities to the ANU Community. ANU Sport is a UniSport Australia and Elite Athlete Friendly University member institution and the ANU is a member of the Group of eight, Australia’s eight leading universities.  

We exist to facilitate connections within the campus community through health, well-being, and sport. We aim to enhance and grow the opportunities for students and the ANU community to engage in sport, fitness, and recreation, promoting well-being and balanced lifestyles. ANU Sport is responsible for the operations and management of the ANU Sport fitness centre and all university sports and recreation facilities. ANU Sport supports over thirty sports and recreation clubs, delivering social and competitive sporting programs.  

About the role:  

The focus of this role is to support the Sport Team in the delivery of sport and recreational activities for the ANU community. The Sport Administrator is responsible for assisting the Sport Team in the delivery of club activities, including recreational activities and competitive sports, as well as meeting administration, operational, and affiliation requirements under the terms of the affiliation agreement. The two main programmes this role will focus on are club development and administration support and the administrative assistance of the UniSport Nationals programme. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Support the Sports Manager (Clubs & Athletes) to facilitate and deliver relevant club development programs. 
• Support Affiliated Clubs to utilise the membership management to UniOne, including development of operational guides and administration assistance. 
• Assist Sports Manager (Clubs & Athletes) with end of month reporting.  
• In consultation with the Sports Manager (Clubs & Athletes), develop and update Club policies, procedures, and operational guidelines. 
• Support the planning and operational delivery of the ANU Sport club forums, focus groups, and training/education sessions, including room bookings and set-up, monitoring RSVPs, and note taking. 
• Provide administration assistance for teams and individuals travelling to UniSport Australia National Events. 
• Support the Events and Promotions Marketing Coordinator in the delivery of the ANU Sport Blues Awards. 
• Support the Sport Manager in the planning and operational delivery of all ANU Sport hosted intervarsity events. 
• Assist with uniform orders enquiries for UniSport Nationals teams. 
• Other duties as directed by ANU Sport Management. 

About you: 

Our ideal candidate is highly energetic and passionate about sport and physical activity. You are someone who wants to work with good people and make a difference. You are highly motivated to learn new skills and accept feedback, with a desire to enhance your experience and take on a new challenge. 

Mandatory 

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities. 
• Ability to problem solve and think critically. 
• Ability to develop ideas in a creative and effective manner. 
• Ability to work effectively with others and independently. 
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Willingness to learn, show initiative and exercise judgement. 
• Ability to build relationships, develop strategic partnerships and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders 

Desirable 

• Experience in sport development, community sport, or sport program coordination 
• Experience working within a university or Club Association environment
• Tertiary qualification in sports management, or related discipline, either complete or working towards 

Our Culture 

At ANU Sport we have a strong focus on bringing out the best in people, both our members and our staff.   This is reflected in our commitment to professional development and a core belief that supporting staff to grow in their role benefits the entire organisation.   

We pride ourselves on our culture that values integrity, passion, connectivity, and being progressive. Our agreed behaviours include: 

• being open minded, welcoming and accepting of people's ideas and ways 
• proactively empowering and enabling each other to find solutions that support the organisation's purpose 
• having empathy and understanding to learn and let go in a timely manner 
• respecting each other and have a clear understanding of how our actions impact each other 
• taking responsibility for fostering and maintaining a positive and motivating environment. 

Through these values and agreed behaviours we strive to be a high-performing team focused on we deliver the best student sport and recreation experience for the University community.