Sport Officer

About the Opportunity

Griffith Sport is responsible for a diverse range of sport and recreation activities services and facilities for students staff and the external community.

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and driven sport management professional to join the Griffith Sport team as a Sport Officer to help deliver services across various Campuses. 

This diverse role covers administration and operational support for the Griffith Sport department with main focuses on sporting clubs social sport junior sport programs representative sport events and activities. 

It involves club development and support hands on event and competition management general administration duties and logistical tasks with proven highly developed communication skills with a range of stakeholders key to success in this role. 

Please be aware that this role requires the successful applicant to work various hours on site including a minimum of 3 afternoons/evenings on weekdays per week. 

An example of a regular roster is:

• Monday 8am to 4pm
• Tuesday 2pm to 10pm
• Wednesday 2pm to10pm
• Thursday 1pm to 9pm
• Friday 8am to 4pm

About you

Essential 

• Relevant qualification with professional experience or an equivalent combination of relevant skills knowledge and experience within the sports industry
• Current drivers licence
• Blue Card
• First Aid and CPR certificate.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Exceptional customer service highly developed communication organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in leadership roles with casual staff or volunteers.
• Experience with club governance and development.
• An understanding of the needs when delivering childrens sports programs.
• Have previous experience in University student-based services within sport competitions or events.
• Proven experience with software including point of sale excel booking systems and databases.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a continuing opportunity based onsite at Brisbane South (Nathan).  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 4 Salary Base range - $73623.10 - $77680.40 17% super. Full package range - $86139.03 - $90886.07.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith

As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on 

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November @ 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time