Sports Development Officer

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Sports Development Officer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, community-focused environment and is eager to develop, manage, and promote high-quality sports programs that foster participation, skill development, and social inclusion.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Career development opportunities within a respected and growing organization.
• A supportive, team-oriented workplace with a genuine passion for sport and community.

Task & responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative activities, including development of HR, finance, and public relations procedures, policies, and programs.
• Manage, organize, and administer all athletic activities.
• Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organizations and members of the public.
• Liaise with local sports councils, regional committees, and national governing bodies.
• Schedule and organize practice times, training, coaching, trips, and spotting events such as tournaments.
• Develop promotions, websites, and advertising campaigns aimed at attracting fans to the team's games.
• Participate in the development of Health and Safety related policies and procedures to ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Maintain administrative systems, processes and databases and enters data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develops and coordinates the delivery of sport and recreation programs, services and initiatives to address equity, social justice and community issues.
• Be responsible for maintenance of the athletic fields, courts, equipment, and so on.

Qualification & experience

Bachelor’s degree or masters qualification in Sports Management, Sports Science, or related discipline.

Work Experience Required:

• Minimum 1 year experience in relevant occupation
• Strong knowledge of the Australian sporting landscape and grassroots sport development.
• Experience working with diverse community groups is highly desirable.